Blue Bond Accelerator

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is issued by Blue Bond Accelerator (“BBA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights.

1. About Us

The Blue Bond Accelerator (BBA) is a global not-for-profit initiative dedicated to unlocking the potential of the blue bond market to finance ocean and coastal resilience. By combining technical assistance, market expertise, and risk mitigation strategies, we empower issuers, investors, and policymakers to develop financial solutions that protect and restore aquatic ecosystems.

As the data controller, BBA determines the purposes and means of processing your personal information.

Contact: info@bluebondaccelerator.org

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data depending on how you engage with us:

  • Basic contact details (name, email, phone number, organisation, title and other details submitted through forms or inquiries.)
  • Usage data (IP address, device/browser type, website interaction, cookies, analytics)
  • Mailing list data (name, email, affiliation for updates)
  • Event participation data (contact details, organisation, access requirements, photos or video recordings)

3. Why We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide services, resources, and updates
  • Manage event registrations and access
  • Send newsletters and communications (with your consent, where applicable)
  • Analyse website usage and improve user experience
  • Showcase our work (photos/videos, anonymised impact reporting to donors and stakeholders)

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Recognise returning visitors
  • Understand how our website is used
  • Improve website content and security

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect information about device use, interactions, and navigation patterns. Data is aggregated and not shared with third parties. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Lawful Bases

We process personal data under these lawful bases:

  • Consent (mailing lists, marketing, optional data)
  • Contract (when providing services, funding, or agreements)
  • Legitimate interests (improving services, ensuring secure operations)

6. Sharing of Data

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers and Vendors: We may disclose information to service providers who support our business operations (e.g., payment processors, IT services, and shipping providers).
  • With Business Partners: We may share information with affiliates and business partners to deliver the services you request.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and protect our rights.
  • In Connection with Business Transactions: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your information may be transferred as part of that process.
  • With Your Consent: We may disclose information when you provide explicit consent to do so.

7. International Transfers & Storage

Data may be stored in the UK, EU, or US depending on our systems and service providers. Safeguards are applied in line with GDPR and international best practice.

8. Data Security

We protect your data using organisational and technical measures such as:

  • Role-based access controls
  • Regular audits and security testing
  • Encryption and secure storage

Incident response and recovery protocols

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Event and mailing list data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics: retained in anonymised, aggregated form

10. Children's Data

We do not intentionally collect data from children under 16. Where children are involved in events or activities, parental consent will be required before collecting or using their information.

11. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify inaccurate information
  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact info@bluebondaccelerator.org.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

13. Complaints & Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: info@bluebondaccelerator.org

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.

14. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the “Last updated” date.

Last updated: 9 September 2025