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Privacy Policy

Climate & Capital Connect (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our community and services.

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1. Platform Provider

Climate & Capital Connect is hosted and powered by Connect Networks LLC. (“Connect Networks”). As a result, much of the data you provide is collected, processed, and stored by Connect Networks on our behalf.

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Your use of the platform is also subject to Connect Networks' Privacy Policy, which describes how they handle personal data at a system level. We encourage you to review it here.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

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  • Information you provide directly
    Such as your name, email address, professional information, profile details, and any content you share in the network.

  • Communications and interactions
    Messages, meeting requests, and other interactions with other members.

  • Limited administrative data
    Information related to your participation in the community (e.g., event attendance, engagement).

  • Information provided by Connect Networks
    We may receive information from Connect Networks about your account and activity on the platform, including profile details, interactions, connections, and engagement data. We use this information to operate, administer, and improve the Climate & Capital Connect community.

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In addition, Connect Networks may collect technical and usage data (such as device information, log data, and cookies) as described in their Privacy Policy.

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3. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

 

  • Operate and manage the Climate & Capital Connect community

  • Facilitate connections and interactions between members

  • Communicate with you about the network

  • Improve our services and member experience

 

We do not sell your personal information.
 

Where required by applicable law, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds: your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests in operating and improving the community, and compliance with legal obligations.

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4. How Information Is Shared

We may share your information:

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  • With Connect Networks to provide and operate the platform

  • With other members, to the extent that your profile and activity are visible within the community

  • With service providers, if needed to support operations (e.g., communications tools)

  • If required by law or to protect rights and safety

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We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

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5. Data Processing and Storage

Your information is processed and stored by Connect Networks in accordance with their Privacy Policy. We rely on Connect Networks to implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data.​​

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6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

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  • Accessing the personal data we hold about you

  • Requesting correction of inaccurate information

  • Requesting deletion of your data

  • Objecting to or restricting certain processing

  • Requesting a copy of your data in a portable format

  • California residents may also have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we collect and how it is used and shared.

 

We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law and may work with Connect Networks to fulfill your request.

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7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to operate the community and fulfill the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Data hosted by Connect Networks is retained in accordance with their policies.​

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8. Regional Disclosures

California:
We do not sell personal information or share it for targeted advertising. We collect and use personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and similar jurisdictions:
Where applicable, Climate & Capital Connect acts as a data controller for community-related activities, and Connect Networks may act as a processor or independent controller for platform operations.

 

Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States.

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9. Third-Party Policies

Because the platform is operated by Connect Networks, their Privacy Policy governs many aspects of data handling, including infrastructure, security, and analytics. Please refer to Connect Networks' Privacy Policy.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you.

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11. Contact Us

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf where permitted by law.

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us here (meet at climateconnect.club). ​

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Effective Date: April 1, 2026     

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