Privacy Policy

We value transparency and respect your privacy. This page explains what limited personal information may be collected when visiting this website or interacting with Planet Deep, how it may be used, and how we aim to handle it responsibly.

As an international non-profit organisation working with partners, researchers, communities and institutions across different regions, we are committed to managing personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection principles.

Who We Are

Planet Deep Foundation
Rotterdamse Rijweg 78
3043 BN Rotterdam
The Netherlands

Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 81429584

Email: hello@planetdeep.org

Planet Deep Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to marine conservation and the protection of whales, dolphins and other marine life.

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you interact with our website or contact us.

What Information We Collect

We may collect:

• your name
• email address
• message content submitted through contact forms
• any information you voluntarily provide

Why We Collect Information

We only collect personal data necessary to:

• respond to inquiries
• communicate with partners, collaborators and supporters
• support our non-profit activities

Legal Basis

We process personal data based on:

• your consent when contacting us
• legitimate interest related to organisational communication and activities

International Collaboration

As an organisation working internationally, including with partners in Asia, some data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where possible, we apply appropriate safeguards to protect personal data.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

Some technical services required for operating the website and communication systems may process limited data where necessary.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as reasonably necessary and is securely deleted afterwards.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal data and minimise unauthorised access or misuse.

Your Rights

You may contact us at any time to access, correct or request deletion of your personal data.

If you feel that your data protection concerns have not been adequately addressed, you also have the right to contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens): https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl

Cookies and Website Tools

The website does not actively use advertising or tracking tools.

Basic technical logs and server statistics may be processed for security, maintenance and website operation purposes.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via email at hello@planetdeep.org or by post at the address listed above.

Last updated: 2026-05-12