This policy explains how Climate Passport collects, uses, shares, retains, and protects personal data across applications, programs, credentials, and identity services.
Climate Passport is a trusted digital identity and sustainability record platform for the climate era. We process personal data with respect, protection, and accountability.
This policy applies to Climate Passport website features, applications, events, learning programs, credentials, and related communications.
Project-specific privacy notices may also apply. Where they differ, the more specific notice applies.
| Category | Examples | Primary purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & contact | Name, email, phone | Account and communication |
| Education background | School, grade, experience | Application review |
| Application materials | Forms, essays, portfolio | Selection and operations |
| Platform records | Climate Passport ID, login logs | Security and verification |
If the applicant is a minor, parent or legal guardian awareness and consent is required before submission.
AI may support categorization and operations, but meaningful human review remains in decisions with significant impact.
We do not sell personal data. Sharing is limited to necessary project delivery, legal compliance, or your explicit consent.
Where transfers occur, we use legally valid mechanisms and require equivalent safeguards from recipients.
We retain data only as long as necessary for stated purposes or legal obligations.
We use encryption, access controls, logging, monitoring, and incident response measures.
Where applicable, you may have additional rights under state privacy laws.
Cookies and similar technologies may be used for security, session management, and performance.
We may update this policy and will provide notice for material changes.