Privacy Policy for the Caribbean Protected Areas Gateway RIH
Effective Date: 28th May 2025
1. Introduction
The Caribbean Protected Areas Gateway (CPAG) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our Resource and Information Hub, accessible at https://thecpag.org. This includes the use of Google OAuth2 login for authentication purposes.
2. Information We Collect
When you log into the Resource and Information Hub using your Google account, we collect the following information from your Google profile:
Your full name
Your email address
Your Google user ID
Your profile picture (if available)
We do not collect or store your Google password or any other sensitive account data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information strictly to:
Authenticate your identity and allow access to the Resource and Information Hub;
Assign appropriate access roles (e.g., Protected Area staff, Government officers);
Maintain secure user sessions;
Monitor access patterns to improve system reliability and usage tracking;
Contact users when necessary regarding system updates or support.
4. Data Storage and Security
All collected data is stored on secure servers operated by the CPAG. We employ industry-standard security measures, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited user information with authorized personnel within the CPAG or its affiliated environmental governance partners only as necessary to support CPAG's mission.
6. User Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the data we have about you;
Request correction or deletion of your data;
Withdraw your consent to use Google login (note: this may restrict access to the Hub).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thecpag.org.
7. Use of Cookies
The Resource and Information Hub may use session cookies to maintain your login state. These cookies are not used for tracking or advertising and are deleted when you log out or close your browser.
8. Third-Party Services
This platform uses Google OAuth2 for authentication. By signing in with your Google account, you agree to Google’s Privacy Policy, available at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
Caribbean Protected Areas Gateway (CPAG)
Email: info@thecpag.org
Website: https://thecpag.org
