Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 13, 2026

1. Introduction

The Climate-Kidneys-Cognition Working Group ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website climate-kidneys-cognition.org.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information through Google Analytics, which includes:

• Pages you visit on our website
• Time spent on each page
• Browser type and device information
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• How you arrived at our site (referral source)

We do NOT collect:

• Personal identification information (names, email addresses)
• Precise geolocation data
• Financial information
• Health information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use analytics data to:

• Understand which content is most valuable to our visitors
• Improve our website's structure and navigation
• Identify technical issues
• Make informed decisions about site development

4. Cookies

We only use cookies after you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner. Google Analytics cookies help us understand visitor behavior in aggregate form.

You can:

• Decline cookies when first visiting our site
• Delete cookies through your browser settings
• Use private/incognito browsing mode

Our website functions fully whether you accept or decline cookies. Declining cookies only prevents us from seeing anonymous usage statistics.

5. Data Storage and Security

Analytics data is stored on Google's servers and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to personally identifiable information through Google Analytics.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis

We do not share your data with any other third parties. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to outside parties.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to our processing of your data
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@climate-kidneys-cognition.org.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where Google's servers are located. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@climate-kidneys-cognition.org
Website: climate-kidneys-cognition.org

Data Controller:
Climate-Kidneys-Cognition Working Group
Dr. Shazia Adalat, Chair
Evelina London Children's Hospital
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Our legal basis for processing your data is:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for analytics cookies
• Legitimate interests: We have a legitimate interest in understanding how our website is used to improve it