Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 December 2025

General Oceans Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal data when you visit our website.

Information we collect

We may collect limited personal data when you:

visit our website (such as IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies and analytics tools), or
contact us directly by email.

We do not currently operate user accounts, newsletters, or sign-up forms on this website.

How we use information

We use personal data to:

operate and improve our website,
understand how visitors use our site, and
respond to enquiries sent directly to us.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to collect basic usage statistics. Where required by law, cookies are only set following user consent, which is managed through our website’s cookie consent banner. Cookie preferences can be managed or withdrawn at any time via the ‘Cookie Settings’ link available in the website footer.

Data sharing

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties, except where required for website operation (such as hosting and analytics services) or by law. We use trusted third-party service providers, including website hosting and analytics services, to help operate and improve our website. These providers process data on our behalf in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above.

Your rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: foundation@generaloceans.com