Privacy Policy

Introduction

Thank you for participating in Athena Blue's Finance Readiness Assessment Survey. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide.

Information We Collect

Through our Finance Readiness Survey, we collect:

• Contact information (name, email, phone number)
• Project details (location, conservation focus)
• Financial information (budget information)
• Organizational structure details
• Current readiness indicators and needs

How We Use Your Information

The information you provide will be used to:

• Deliver your personalized finance readiness assessment
• Identify common funding barriers across ocean conservation projects
• Develop improved tools and resources for the ocean conservation community
• Send you relevant information about funding opportunities or resources (only with your consent)
• Contact you regarding your survey responses and assessment results

Data Storage and Security

• All survey responses are stored securely using industry-standard security measures
• Access to your data is restricted to authorized Athena Blue personnel
• We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties

Data Sharing

We may share anonymized, aggregated data (with no personal identifiers) to:

• Report on general trends in ocean conservation financing
• Highlight common readiness gaps across the sector
• Inform potential funders about sector-wide needs

We will not share your specific project details or personal information without your explicit consent.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent for future communications
• Receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Consent

By submitting the Finance Readiness Survey, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this privacy policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated to survey participants via email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your data, please contact us at:

Email: info@athena.blue