Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10/17/2026
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1. Who We Are
Climate News Media (“CNM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides independent frontline environmental journalism. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we handle it, and your rights when you visit or interact with our website.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Inquiries & Form Submissions: If you submit an inquiry, reach out via a contact form, or sign up for communications, we collect the personal details you voluntarily provide (such as your name and email address).
- User Accounts & Profiles: If you register for a user profile on the site, we store the personal information you provide in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (usernames cannot be changed). Site administrators can also view and edit that information.
B. Automatically Collected Technical Data
When you visit the site, basic technical details are automatically sent by your browser or device (e.g., IP address, browser type and version, device information, and pages visited). This data is used solely for site functionality, security, and performance monitoring.
3. Cookies & Session Storage
We use cookies strictly to support core site operation and security:
- Authentication Cookies: If you log into a user account, a temporary cookie determines whether your browser accepts cookies (discarded when closed). Logging in sets cookies to save your session information (two days) and display settings (one year). Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.
- System Operations: Standard functional cookies may be used to maintain site navigation and performance preferences.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and other pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, audio dispatches, or graphics). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves in the exact same way as if you visited those external sites directly.
These third-party platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content—especially if you have an account and are logged into that platform.
5. How We Use & Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We share data only when necessary to operate our platform:
- Service Providers: Infrastructure and hosting partners who help maintain site stability and security.
- Account Security: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Legal Obligations: When required to comply with legal requirements, enforce site policies, or protect the safety and rights of CNM and its visitors.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
Depending on your location, you have rights regarding your personal information:
- Access & Export: If you have an account on this site, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction & Erasure: You can request that we update, correct, or erase your personal data. This does not include any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, please reach out via our contact options.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.