Privacy Policy: ClimateLaunchpad Website
Last Updated February 2026
1. Introduction
ClimateLaunchpad is a programme delivered by Climate KIC. Climate KIC is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This privacy statement explains how personal data is handled specifically when you use the climatelaunchpad.org website. It also explains how this relates to the broader data processing activities of Climate KIC.
For full details about how Climate KIC processes personal data across its programmes, platforms, and activities, please see the main Climate KIC Privacy Policy: https://www.climate-kic.org/policies/privacy-policy/
2. Who Controls Your Data
For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is Climate KIC Group, composed of Stichting Climate-KIC International Foundation and Climate-KIC B.V.
ClimateLaunchpad operates as a programme within Climate KIC. Any personal data collected through this website may therefore be processed internally within Climate KIC in accordance with the main Privacy Policy:
https://www.climate-kic.org/policies/privacy-policy/
3. Data Collected Through This Website
We only collect personal data that is necessary to operate this website and respond to your requests.
This may include:
Information you provide directly
– Name
– Email address
– Phone number (if provided)
– Any information you submit through forms or emails
Information collected automatically
– IP address
– Browser type and device information
– Website usage data (analytics)
For complete details about categories of personal data that may be processed across Climate KIC systems and programmes, please refer to the main Privacy Policy: https://www.climate-kic.org/policies/privacy-policy/
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on the following legal grounds:
– Consent: when you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies
– Legitimate interest: to operate, secure, and improve this website
– Contractual necessity: where processing is required to respond to programme applications or requests
Further legal bases that may apply to participation in programmes or events are described in the main Climate KIC Privacy Policy: https://www.climate-kic.org/policies/privacy-policy/
5. Contact Forms
If you contact us via a form on this website, we collect the information you provide so we can respond to your enquiry.
We retain this information until we are satisfied that your request has been resolved and for a limited period afterwards for administrative purposes.
6. Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to a newsletter via this website:
– Your email address is used only to send the requested communications
– You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email
– Data is retained for a limited period after unsubscribing
Newsletter distribution may be managed through third-party email service providers acting as data processors on behalf of Climate KIC.
7. Cookies and Analytics
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality and improve user experience.
We use:
– Functional cookies, required for website operation
– Analytical cookies, to understand how visitors use the site
– We may use analytics providers such as Google Analytics and Meta pixel to collect anonymised usage information. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Facebook (Meta) Pixel
With your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), we use the Facebook Pixel to deliver personalized advertisements and analyse user behaviour. This involves a joint controllership with Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd, which may include transferring data (such as IP addresses and site events) to the USA. You can withdraw your consent at any time through our Cookie Settings, which is the primary way to manage your preferences. Detailed information on data categories, retention periods, and Meta’s data processing can be found in Meta’s Privacy Policy.
More information about cookies used across Climate KIC platforms is available in the main Privacy Policy:
https://www.climate-kic.org/policies/privacy-policy/
8. Data Retention
Personal data collected through this website is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted under applicable law or under Climate KIC’s organisational retention obligations.
Climate KIC may retain certain information for audit, reporting, or legal compliance purposes as described in the main Privacy Policy: https://www.climate-kic.org/policies/privacy-policy/
9. Data Sharing
Personal data collected through this website may be shared:
– Internally within Climate KIC entities and affiliated programmes
– With trusted service providers who support website hosting, analytics, communications, or administration
– With programme partners and Funders where relevant and in accordance with the Climate KIC Privacy Policy
– Where required by law or to protect legal rights
Details about categories of recipients and safeguards applied are set out in the main Climate KIC Privacy Policy:https://www.climate-kic.org/policies/privacy-policy/
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
– Secure (SSL) encrypted connections
– Restricted access to personal data
– Use of secure hosting and service providers
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure, and transmission is at your own risk.
11. Your Rights
You have rights under data protection law, including the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Correct inaccurate data
– Request deletion of your data
– Restrict or object to processing
– Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
– Request transfer of your data
Full details about your rights and how to exercise them are provided in the main Climate KIC Privacy Policy:
https://www.climate-kic.org/policies/privacy-policy/
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or to exercise your rights, please contact: privacy.office@climate-kic.org