Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Overview
Blue Biome operates the Blue Biome GIS web application and related services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
1. Website Analytics
We collect limited, aggregated analytics data such as:
- Page views
- General device and browser information
This data does not directly identify you.
2. Email Subscriptions
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we collect:
- Email address
- First name (optional)
- Consent confirmation
- Engagement data (such as email opens and clicks)
This information is used solely to send updates about:
- The Blue Biome board game
- Educational marine ecology content
- Project news and launch announcements
Legal basis: Your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Email Service Provider
We use MailerLite, an email marketing service provider, to manage our subscriber list and send communications.
MailerLite processes subscriber data on our behalf in accordance with GDPR and acts as a data processor.
You can read MailerLite's privacy policy here: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
Cookies
We use:
- Analytics cookies to measure site usage
- Necessary technical cookies related to form submissions
We do not use advertising cookies.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or share personal data.
Subscriber data is processed only by:
- Our analytics provider
- MailerLite (for email communications)
Data Retention
We retain subscriber data:
- Until you unsubscribe
- Or request deletion
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact: info@bluebiome.net
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us at: info@bluebiome.net.