Privacy Policy

The Tethys Geoscience Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website (“Site”) or interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information when you visit our Site or engage with our services. The types of information include:

a. Personal Information

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Donation Information: Payment details, billing information, and donation history.
  • Communication Information: Content of your inquiries or communications with us.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referral source.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our Site, including page views, time spent, and navigation.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Details collected through cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Site and services.
  • To process donations, send receipts, and acknowledge contributions.
  • To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending updates, newsletters, or event information.
  • To improve our Site, content, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent misuse of our services.
  • To conduct analytics, research, and reporting for our operations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted vendors or third-party service providers that assist us in operating the Site, processing payments, or providing services.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of our assets, your information may be transferred.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your express consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve our services. By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.


5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


6. Your Rights

You may have the following rights regarding your personal information, depending on your jurisdiction:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations.
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications or cookies where applicable.
  • Restrict Processing: Request restrictions on the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at tgf@aquaveo.com.


7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party sites you visit.


8. International Users

If you access our Site from outside your home country, note that your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to such jurisdictions.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we handle your information.


Thank you for trusting the Tethys Geoscience Foundation. Your privacy is important to us.