Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 November 2025

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Natural Capital (“Natural Capital”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) recognises that privacy is a matter of trust. We are committed to managing personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and we want our website visitors, partners, supporters, and collaborators (“you” or “your”) to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• The ways we collect your personal information
• The ways we use your personal information
• The ways we share your personal information
• The ways we retain and safeguard your personal information
• Your rights and choices regarding your information

Our goal is to be clear and transparent about how we handle personal information in connection with our website and our broader organisational activities.

2. Policy Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information in connection with:

• Our website: www.naturalcapital.earth (the “Site”), including any sub-pages
• Communications and interactions you initiate with us through the Site

This Privacy Policy is intended to inform you, but it is not a contract and does not create legal rights or obligations beyond those required by law.

For the purposes of this Policy, “personal information” means any information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be associated with an identifiable individual. It does not include anonymised or aggregated information.

3. Ways We Collect Your Personal Information

We may collect personal information in three primary ways:

1. Information you provide directly
2. Information collected automatically
3. Information from third-party sources

3.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you interact with our Site or contact us directly, such as:

• Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, organisation, and any details you include in enquiry forms.
• Professional Information: job title, organisational affiliation, areas of interest or expertise if supplied.
• Application Information: details you provide when applying for a job, fellowship, partnership opportunity, or when responding to invitations or surveys.
• Inquiry Information: content of emails, messages, or communications you send to us.

We may request additional information where necessary to respond to your enquiry. If additional disclosures apply, they will govern how that information is handled.

3.2 Personal Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, date/time of visit, pages viewed.
• Analytics Data: browsing habits, click behaviour, time spent on pages, referral URLs.
• Location Data: approximate geographic location based on your IP address.

This information helps us understand how visitors use our Site and how to improve it.

3.3 Personal Information from Other Sources

We may also receive personal information from third parties, such as:

• Social Media: If you interact with us on platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram, we may receive information you choose to share publicly.
• Service Providers: We may receive data from newsletter platforms, analytics tools, or survey platforms.
• Publicly Available Sources: Information from public records or public profiles when relevant to partnership outreach or communications.

3.4 Cookies and Related Technologies

We and our third-party partners may use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Improve Site performance
• Understand visitor behaviour
• Enhance user experience

If you prefer not to accept cookies, your browser may allow you to disable them. Certain Site features may not function optimally if cookies are disabled.

For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy. [COOKIE POLICY CTA]

4. Ways We Use Your Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our Site
• Respond to enquiries and communication requests
• Provide updates, newsletters, or reports (with your consent)
• Send invitations to events, briefings, or meetings
• Analyse Site usage and user engagement
• Understand interest in our work and improve our outreach
• Conduct surveys, research, or impact assessments
• Support recruitment processes for roles or fellowships
• Maintain internal records and contact lists
• Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
• Detect, prevent, or investigate security incidents or misuse

We may combine information collected from various sources to improve our understanding of our audience and optimise our communications.

You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us.

5. Ways We Share Your Personal Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties that support our operations, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Analytics platforms
• Email distribution and newsletter services
• Cloud storage or communication systems
• Survey or form software

These providers may access personal information only to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect it.

5.2 Professional Advisors

We may share information with legal, regulatory, or compliance professionals when necessary.

5.3 Legal Obligations and Safety

We may disclose personal information if required to:

• Comply with laws or legal processes
• Establish or defend legal claims
• Protect our rights, assets, or safety
• Detect or prevent fraud or other harmful activity

5.4 With Your Consent

If you explicitly consent to sharing your information (for example, being connected to a partner organisation), we will share it accordingly.

5.5 Aggregated or De-identified Data

We may share aggregate information—such as trends, usage statistics, or audience demographics—that cannot reasonably identify you.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and 4nauthorized4l measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or 4nauthorized access. These include:

• Secure servers
• Encryption where appropriate
• Access controls and restricted internal access
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain necessary organisational records

When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent for communications
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in line with applicable laws. [CONTACT US CTA]

10. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us at:

Email: contact@naturalcapital.earth Address: Natural Capital, Office 2, Level 4, Iconebene, Lot B441, Rue de l’Institut, Ebene, 72201, Mauritius

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above. If we make material changes, we may notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our Site.

All changes take effect once published unless stated otherwise.