Privacy Policy

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.