Privacy Statement for the Caribbean Community of Practice on Climate and Health
Effective Date: May 06, 2025
The Caribbean Community of Practice (CoP) on Climate Resilience and Public Health is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all individuals and organizations who engage with our network. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in support of our mission to strengthen regional resilience and public health outcomes.
🌎 Who We Are
We are a collaborative network of professionals, institutions, and community leaders working across the Caribbean to address the intersection of climate change and public health. Our activities include knowledge exchange, capacity building, joint research, and policy dialogue.
📋 What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal and professional information:
- Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, organization, and role
- Professional background: Sector, expertise, areas of interest (e.g., disaster risk reduction, epidemiology, water safety)
- Engagement data: Participation in webinars, workshops, surveys, and online forums
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns on our digital platforms
- Voluntary submissions: Case studies, reports, photos, and other shared resources
We do not collect personal health data unless explicitly provided for research or programmatic purposes, and only with informed consent.
🎯 How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us:
- Connect stakeholders across climate and health sectors
- Share relevant tools, research, and best practices
- Organize and evaluate events, trainings, and collaborative projects
- Communicate updates, funding opportunities, and policy developments
- Strengthen regional capacity through targeted outreach and engagement
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
🔐 Data Protection and Security
We take data protection seriously. All personal information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel. We use encryption and secure servers to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
🤝 Data Sharing and Collaboration
We may share limited data with trusted partners (e.g., regional health agencies, climate organizations, academic institutions) to support collaborative initiatives. Any data shared is governed by confidentiality agreements and used solely for CoP-related purposes.
📅 Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
🧭 Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from communications
- Request deletion of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at: community@earthmedic.com
📞 Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please reach out to:
Caribbean CoP on Climate and Health
Email: community@earthmedic.com