Privacy Policy
The privacy policy explains what personal data we collect from or about you.
It sets out why we collect, use, and protect your personal data, and what rights you have over that data.
Mereweg only collects email addresses from our website. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this privacy notice.
Who we are and what we do
Mereweg is a social enterprise working globally. We operate the https://www.mereweg.com/ website.
The mission of Mereweg is to foster collaboration across England’s blue economy sectors, drive economic growth, and promote innovation that supports a thriving ocean.
How we collect and use your information
How we collect and use your personal data will depend on how you interact with us. To better understand how and why we use your data, please refer to the category below that best describes you.
I am just browsing your website
If you are just browsing our website, we may collect your data using cookies or other tracking technology which logs data.
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you visit our site, we collect information that your browser sends to us that is called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser version, pages of our site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device, such as your computer, phone, or tablet, when you view pages on our website. These cookies allow us to track some of your browsing preferences and optimize how the website works.
While we are not looking to identify you using cookies as the focus is on your device, it may be possible for us to identify you or infer information about you. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
I am a member
| Reason your data is used | Type of data used | How long we keep your data |
|---|---|---|
| Register you with the network | Name Organisation Job title | Indefinitely |
| To subscribe you to our newsletter | Name Organisation Job title | Indefinitely |
| To send you newsletters | Name | Indefinitely |
| Notifying you about upcoming events | Name Organisation Job title | Indefinitely |
Who is the information shared with?
As with most organisations, we use service providers to help us deliver our services and keep your data secure. When we use these service providers, it is necessary for us to share your personal data with them.
We have agreements in place with all our providers that oblige them to protect your data.
Security
We value your trust in providing us with your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to take the necessary actions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately, after they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or are unhappy with any aspect of this privacy notice, or how your personal data is being processed you can contact us by email here: blue@mereweg.com
Members in the UK or EU
Under UK and European data protection law, there is some additional information that we need to provide to you about what we do. You can find this information set out below.
Our role
We are the “controller” of the personal data we process. This means that we are responsible for deciding how we collect, use, and store information about you.
What allows us to use data about you?
We are only able to use your personal data when the law allows us to. This is called the legal basis. Regarding the above reasons for using your data, the legal basis we rely on are listed and explained below:
Consent – When we send you emails, we only do this when you have given us your consent to do so. This will be explained to you when you subscribe to receive more information through the website link. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To do so you can write to us by email and place in the subject heading: UNSUBSCRIBE
Contract – When you join as a member and/or register for an event we need to use your data to fulfil the contract you have with us.
Legitimate Interests – If you have received an invitation to join our network, we have sent this because we have a legitimate interest in growing our network. You have the right to opt out from receiving any further requests to join the network and can do so at any time.
International Transfers
Your data will not be transferred out of the United Kingdom.
Your rights
Under data protection legislation, in certain circumstances you have the following rights over the processing of your personal data as described in this notice:
- right to be informed about how your data is used;
- of access to your personal data;
- right to correction or rectification of your data;
- right to request deletion of your data; and
- the right to data portability.
In most cases, we must respond to a request to exercise these rights within one month if not before. If you would like to submit a request, please contact us by email here: blue@mereweg.com.