Privacy policy & IMPRINT
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This policy (“Policy”) explains what information we collect from you or that you provide to us (“Personal Information”) on the carboncredits.fyi website (“Website” or “Service”) and any related products and services (collectively, “Services”). It covers how we collect, use, maintain, protect, and disclose that information. This policy also outlines your options for controlling your Personal Information and how you can access and update it.
This Policy is a legal agreement between you (“User”, “you” or “your”) and us, the Website operator (“Operator”, “we”, “us” or “our”). If you’re using this on behalf of a business or other organization, you’re confirming that you have the authority to bind that entity to this Policy. If you don’t agree with any part of this Policy, you should not use the Website or Services. By using the Website and Services, you’re confirming that you understand and agree to this Policy. Note that this Policy doesn’t apply to companies we don’t own or control or to people we don’t employ or manage.
Collection of Information
Protecting your data is a top priority, so we keep data collection to a minimum. We may process only essential information to keep the Website and Services running. Any information collected automatically is used only to identify potential abuse cases and understand usage and traffic patterns on the Website and Services. This data is not aggregated in a way that could identify any individual user.
Use and Processing of Collected Information
We might act as either a data controller or a data processor depending on the situation.
- Data Controller: When we request your Personal Information to enable your access and use of the Website and Services, we’re acting as the data controller because we determine the purposes and methods of processing this data.
- Data Processor: If you submit information through the Website and Services that we don’t own or control, we process it based on your instructions. In this case, you are the data controller.
In some cases, we may need to collect and use specific Personal Information to provide the Website and Services or to meet a legal obligation. If you choose not to provide certain information, we may be unable to offer the requested products or services. The way we process your Personal Information depends on your interaction with the Website and Services, your location, and if one of these conditions applies:
- You’ve given consent for specific purposes.
- Providing information is necessary for the performance of this Policy.
- Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation.
- Processing is related to a task in the public interest.
- Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party.
In some jurisdictions, we may be allowed to process information until you opt out. We’re happy to clarify the specific legal basis for processing if needed, including whether it’s a contractual or statutory requirement.
Disclosure of Information
To provide the Website and Services or complete transactions you’ve requested, we may share your information with trusted companies and service providers (“Service Providers”) who help us operate the Website and Services. These providers follow similar privacy practices or agree to abide by ours. They aren’t authorized to use or share your information except as needed to perform their functions or comply with legal requirements.
Retention of Information
We’ll keep your Personal Information for as long as needed to enforce this Policy, resolve disputes, and comply with legal requirements. Even after you update or delete your data, we may use aggregated data derived from your Personal Information in a way that doesn’t identify you personally. Once the retention period ends, we’ll delete your Personal Information.
Cookies
Our Website and Services use cookies to personalize your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us remember you. They can’t run programs or deliver viruses to your computer and can only be read by the web server in the domain that issued them. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
Data Breach
If we discover a data breach that compromises your Personal Information, we’ll take steps to investigate, notify affected individuals, and work with law enforcement as required by law.
Changes and Amendments
We reserve the right to change this Policy at any time. When we update it, the new version takes effect immediately upon posting. Continuing to use the Website and Services after any changes means you accept the updated Policy.
Acceptance of This Policy
By using the Website and Services and submitting your information, you’re agreeing to this Policy. If you don’t agree with any part of it, please don’t use the Website and Services.
Contacting Us
The site is provided by the Max Planck Institute of Innovation and Competition. Imprint with contact information can be found here.
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Policy or the information we hold about you, feel free to reach out to Benedict.Probst@ip.mpg.de.
