Privacy Policy
Project SeaSense is a non-profit foundation registered in the Netherlands (Stichting Project SeaSense). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through our website and how we use it.
Who we are
Stichting Project SeaSense is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. For questions about your data, contact us at [email protected].
Note: This policy covers our website (projectseasense.org). If you share environmental data with us through a partner application, please see our separate Data Sharing Policy for details on how that data is handled.
What information we collect
Contact information
When you sign up for our newsletter, join a waiting list, or contact us, we collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide.
Website usage data
We collect basic analytics data to understand how our website is used. This may include pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic region. We use privacy-friendly analytics that do not track individual users across sites.
Technical data
Our servers automatically log technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, and device information. This data is used for security and to ensure the website functions correctly.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, political opinions, or biometric data.
How we use your information
To communicate with you
We use your email address to send updates about Project SeaSense, respond to enquiries, and provide information you've requested. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
To improve our website
We analyse usage data to understand how visitors use our site and to make improvements.
To ensure security
We use technical data to protect against malicious activity and ensure our systems remain secure.
Legal basis for processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Consent — when you sign up for our newsletter or submit a contact form
- Legitimate interests — for website analytics and security, where our interests do not override your rights
- Legal obligations — when we are required to retain data by law
Who we share data with
We may share your data with:
- Service providers — such as our email platform and website hosting provider, who process data on our behalf under strict agreements
- Legal authorities — if required by law or to protect our rights
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
How long we keep your data
- Email subscribers — until you unsubscribe, plus a short period to process the request
- Contact form submissions — for as long as needed to respond to your enquiry, typically up to 2 years
- Website analytics — aggregated data is retained; individual session data is not stored long-term
- Server logs — typically 90 days for security purposes
International data transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area. Where this is the case, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data and receive a copy
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing in certain circumstances
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to understand how visitors use our site. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may notify you by email if you are subscribed to our communications.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) or the supervisory authority in your country of residence.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: January 25, 2026