Privacy Policy

At Planeatry Alliance, we take data privacy seriously. We collect and use personal information only where it supports our mission to promote healthier, more sustainable food systems.

This policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the choices available to you, wherever you are in the world.

By using our website (www.planeatryalliance.com) or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the personal data that is necessary to communicate, collaborate, and engage effectively with our global community.

a. Communications and Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletters or updates, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • (Optional) Organisation or affiliation

This information is used solely to send you content you have requested.
You can unsubscribe or update your preferences at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

b. Website and Analytics

Our website may automatically collect non-identifiable technical data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

This information is used to analyse engagement and improve our website’s performance.
We do not use this data to personally identify individuals.

c. Partnerships and Professional Contacts

We may hold basic contact information for partners, collaborators, and event participants for coordination and professional purposes only.
This data is used strictly for legitimate organisational reasons and is never shared externally without consent.

2. How We Protect Personal Data

We maintain strong data protection measures designed to safeguard your information:

  • Secure servers and storage.

  • Restricted access to authorised personnel only.

  • Data retained only as long as necessary for its intended purpose

We never sell, rent, or exchange your personal information with third parties.

3. International Data Transfers

We use trusted third-party providers such as Squarespace (for website hosting) and Google (for analytics), which may process data on servers located outside your country.

When this happens, we rely on approved legal safeguards to ensure your personal data remains protected and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction of inaccurate or outdated information.

  • Deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction or objection to certain processing activities.

  • Withdrawal of consent at any time (for email or marketing communications)

To exercise these rights, please contact:
ali@planeatryalliance.com

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent- for subscriptions and communications you opt into

  • Legitimate interest-  for professional collaboration and partnership management

  • Legal obligations- where required by law or regulation

We comply with the following frameworks:

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)

  • Other equivalent international privacy standards

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

a.  What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide anonymised usage statistics.

b. How We Use Cookies

At Planeatry Alliance, we use cookies to:

  • Improve how our website functions and displays.

  • Understand how visitors engage with our content. Analytics data is processed anonymously by Google Analytics in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking individuals.

c. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies from specific sites.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how our website functions.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate organisational needs.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:

ali@planeatryalliance.com

www.planeatryalliance.com