Privacy Policy

This Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide when you use our website or interact with us.

General Overview

Thank you for visiting our website. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you engage with our platform to contribute photos and support efforts to protect coral reef ecosystems from marine litter pollution.

1. Who We Are

We are a community-driven initiative committed to raising awareness about marine litter on coral reefs. By documenting and sharing photographs of plastic pollution and other marine debris, we aim to contribute to scientific research and inspire action to preserve our oceans.

2. What Information We Collect

1. Personal Information (if provided voluntarily):

Name, Email address, Affiliation or organization (if applicable), Country or region, Social media handles (optional)

2. Submitted Media Content:

Photos and/or videos of coral reef marine litter
Metadata associated with the media (such as date, location, and camera settings if embedded in the file)

3. Technical Information (automatically collected):

IP address, Browser type and version, Device type, Pages visited and time spent on the site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Display your contributions (photos and related metadata) on the website or associated platforms
Acknowledge contributors (if consented to) to encourage community engagement
Support ongoing scientific research and public awareness campaigns
Respond to your inquiries or follow up on your submissions
Improve the website’s functionality and user experience

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share contributed media and non-sensitive metadata with:

Scientific institutions or researchers involved in marine conservation
Environmental organizations supporting reef preservation
Social media or public platforms to raise awareness (with attribution if applicable)

Your identifiable personal information will only be shared with your explicit permission.

5. User-Submitted Content

By submitting your photos or videos, you confirm that:

You own the rights to the content or have permission to share it
You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, and share the content in line with our mission
You consent to your media being used for research, educational, and outreach purposes

If at any time you wish to revoke this permission or request removal, please contact us

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to or correction of your personal data
Withdraw consent for the use of your submitted content
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and archival considerations)

7. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data and submitted content from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or third-party analytics tools to monitor website traffic and improve functionality. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when it was last revised.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please reach out to us using out contact us page

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