How We Handle Your Information

Data We Collect

When you contact us, register for a workshop, or join a beach cleanup, we collect only the information you provide directly. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message or registration form.

We also automatically collect limited technical data when you visit our site, such as browser type, device information, and pages viewed. This helps us understand how visitors use our resources and improve the experience.

How We Use Your Data

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs.
• To coordinate volunteer events, school workshops, and citizen science training sessions.
• To send updates about conservation projects you have supported or joined.
• To analyze site traffic and improve our educational content.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We never use your data for advertising or marketing purposes beyond our own nonprofit communications.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses basic cookies to remember your preferences and understand which pages are most helpful. We use privacy-respecting analytics that do not track you across other websites. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without losing access to our content.

Data Storage and Sharing

Your information is stored securely on servers managed by our hosting provider. We may share limited data with service providers who help us manage forms, email communications, and event coordination. These processors are bound by confidentiality agreements and only access data as needed to perform their services.

We retain contact form submissions for up to 24 months, after which they are permanently deleted. Workshop registration data is kept for the duration of the program plus one year for reporting purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You may also request a copy of your data in a portable format or withdraw your consent for future communications at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

If you are in the European Union or South Africa, data protection laws give you additional rights regarding how your information is processed. We comply with applicable regulations and respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

Our Commitment to Transparency

WaterWorld Life is an educational nonprofit focused on ocean conservation and marine education. We do not make misleading claims, create false urgency, or use fabricated endorsements. All information about our programs, species, and conservation efforts is based on current scientific understanding and our own verified activities.

We do not claim affiliation with government agencies or international organizations unless explicitly stated. Any partnerships we reference are real and documented. If you have questions about our practices or funding, we welcome your inquiry.

Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns about how your information is handled, please reach out:

We review this policy annually and update it whenever our practices change. Significant updates will be announced on this page.