Privacy

Scientists on Survival is a civil society network that supports scientists to act effectively in response to the climate and ecological emergency.

We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

What information we collect

We may collect and store:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Organisational affiliation (if provided)

  • Your field of study (if provided)

  • Information you choose to share when signing up for events, newsletters, campaigns or initiatives

  • Records of communications with us

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it.

How we get your information

The information we hold is provided directly by you when you:

  • Sign up to stay connected with Scientists on Survival

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing lists

  • Register for or attend an event, meeting, training or action

  • Volunteer or participate in one of our initiatives

  • Give permission for one of our organisers or members to share your contact details with us.

How we use your information

We may use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates

  • Inform you about events, actions, campaigns and initiatives

  • Coordinate activities within Scientists on Survival

  • Support participation in initiatives aligned with our mission and values

  • Maintain and improve our communications and community organising

We will only use your information for purposes connected to Scientists on Survival activities.

How we store your information

Our communications and membership information are currently managed using Action Network.

We may decide in future to change the digital platforms or tools we use for communications and data management. If this happens, your information may be transferred to a new platform used by Scientists on Survival for the same purposes described in this policy.

We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure and limit access to those who need it for organising and administration.

Sharing your information

We do not sell your information.

We may share information:

  • With trusted volunteers or organisers working on Scientists on Survival initiatives

  • We use third-party platforms such as Action Network to manage communications and organising. These services may technically process the data as part of providing the service

  • If required by law

Your choices and rights

You can:

  • unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our messages

  • ask what information we hold about you

  • request corrections or deletion of your information

To contact us about your data, please email: admin@scientistsonsurvival.org

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated through our usual channels.