Privacy Policy of ethical.net

Last updated: March 20, 2025

Overview

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website. You can print this document for reference using your browser’s print function.

Who We Are

Owner and Data Controller:
Centre for Applied Ethics Ltd.
18 Ashwin Street, E8 3DL,
London, United Kingdom

Contact Information:

• Data Protection Officer: dpo@ethical.net
• General Privacy Inquiries: privacy@ethical.net

Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Account Information: Name, email, username, country, state, city, profile picture
• Technical Information: Cookies, usage data
• Communication Data: Website, email correspondence
• Additional Data: As specified in relevant sections or prior to collection

Important Notes:

• Most data we request is necessary to provide our services
• We clearly mark optional data fields
• If you’re unsure which data is mandatory, please contact us
• You are responsible for any third-party personal data you share through our website

How We Process Your Data

Security and Processing Methods

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Data processing is performed on computers and IT systems following strict organizational procedures related to our stated purposes.

Who Has Access

Your data may be accessible to:

• Our staff (administration, marketing, legal, system administration)
• Third-party service providers (technical services, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies)
• You can request a current list of these parties at any time

Data Location

Your data is processed at our operating offices and wherever our service providers are located. Depending on your location, data transfers may involve sending your data to a country other than your own.

Data Retention

We keep your personal data for as long as needed for the purposes it was collected, or as required by applicable laws or based on your consent.

Why We Process Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to enforcement requests
• Protect our rights and interests (or those of users and third parties)
• Detect malicious or fraudulent activity

Specific Processing Activities

Analytics

We use an internal analytics system that does not involve third parties.

Backups

We use Amazon Glacier (Amazon Web Services) to save and manage backups.

User Communication

• Contact Forms: When you submit a contact form, we use your data to respond to your request
• Newsletters: Your email may be added to our mailing list when you register or make a purchase

Content Commenting

We have an internal comment system. Users are responsible for the content of their comments.

Data Transfers Outside the EU

We transfer data outside the EU only when legally permitted. Transfers may be based on:

• Contract performance necessity
• Public interest requirements
• Legal claims
• Protection of vital interests
• Privacy Shield compliance (for US transfers)

Content Display

We use YouTube video widgets which may collect usage data.

Hosting Infrastructure

We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) and DigitalOcean for hosting.

Infrastructure Monitoring

We use Uptime Robot to monitor our website performance.

Message Management

We use Mailgun to manage email communications.

Social Features

• Public Profiles: Users may have public profiles visible to other users
• Friend Invitations: We may use your data to suggest connections

SPAM Protection

We use Akismet to filter SPAM.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is directed to children under 13. We only collect information necessary for participation in activities. Parents can:

• Review their child’s personal information
• Request deletion of information
• Limit future collection
• Allow collection but restrict third-party disclosure

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one of these legal grounds:

• Your consent
• Contract performance
• Legal obligations
• Public interest
• Legitimate interests

We’re happy to clarify which basis applies in specific cases.

Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to processing of your data
• Access your data and receive information about its processing
• Verify and request corrections
• Restrict processing
• Have your data deleted
• Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

How to Exercise Your Rights

Send requests to the contact details provided above. We’ll respond within one month at no charge.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time by posting changes on this page and notifying you through available contact channels. We recommend checking this page regularly.

Definitions

• Personal Data: Information that identifies a natural person
• Usage Data: Automatically collected information about website usage
• User/Data Subject: The individual using the website
• Data Processor: Entity processing data on behalf of the Controller
• Data Controller: Entity determining purposes and means of data processing (the Owner)
• Cookies: Small data files stored in the user’s browser
• Trackers: Technologies that enable user tracking

This privacy policy relates solely to this website unless otherwise stated.