Privacy Policy

The Center for Sustainability and Human Rights ("CSHR," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, engage with our content, or communicate with us.

This policy applies to users in the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom, and is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Name (if provided)
Business email address
Phone number (if provided)
Organization name and role (if provided)
Information submitted through contact forms, discovery call requests, or event registrations
Communications sent to us directly

b. Information Collected Automatically

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and interaction data
Referring URLs
Date and time of access

This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and communications
To deliver requested content (e.g., executive briefs)
To schedule and conduct discovery conversations
To provide updates, insights, or communications only where consent has been provided
To operate, maintain, and improve our website
To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling with legal or similarly significant effects.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK GDPR)

Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent — for newsletters, marketing communications, or SMS messages where you have opted in
Performance of a contract — where processing is necessary to respond to a request or provide services
Legitimate interests — for website analytics, security, and business operations, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights
Legal obligation — where required by applicable law

You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and analyze our website.

Essential cookies are necessary for site functionality
Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics) are used only where permitted by law

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or any cookie management tools provided on the site.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf for purposes such as:

Website hosting
Email delivery
Scheduling and communications
Analytics and security

These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations and process data only on our instructions.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions.

Where required by EU or UK law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Typical retention periods may include:

Communications and inquiries: up to 3 years
Business records: up to 7 years where required by law

Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.

8. Your Rights

a. EU/UK Residents

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

b. U.S. Residents (Including California)

You may have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and use
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

For material changes, we may provide additional notice where appropriate.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Center for Sustainability and Human Rights
Email: [email protected]

Important Note

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not create a client relationship or constitute legal advice.