By accessing or using our website or web services, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of your information by the International Institute for Sustainability (“IIS”). We collect personal data to enhance your experience with our site(s) and service(s) and make them more relevant to you.

Our web server automatically records basic details for every visitor to our website, such as your domain, service provider, operating system, and internet browser. Additionally, we track usage patterns of our website pages. This aggregated information is used for research and performance assessments. We may also use this non-personally identifiable data to improve the website’s design and tailor content to enhance your experience.

Certain IIS site(s) and service(s) collect personally identifiable information to offer a more customized experience. Participation in certain activities or services on our site may require you to provide this information.

We may use your provided information to process your requests for products, services, and programs, respond to your inquiries, and offer you additional programs or services that may interest you. Occasionally, we may contact you about changes to our services, fulfill your requests, or update you about your account. Most of our communications provide an option to “opt-out.”

Additionally, we may use your information to improve our internal systems, allowing for the efficient delivery of services and resources across IIS’s systems.

IIS’s websites and services may offer features such as email, bulletin boards, chat areas, forums, communities, personal pages, calendars, and photo displays, designed to allow you to interact with others (collectively referred to as “Communication Services”). Information collected from these services is used to provide an engaging and interactive experience. We offer privacy options within these services to let you control how your information is shared or viewed by others.

Disclosure to Third Parties

IIS does not sell, rent, or share your personally identifiable information with third parties except for authorized agents or contractors of IIS.

These agents and contractors are required to handle your data in a manner consistent with this privacy statement and may only use the information to perform services for IIS.

IIS may disclose personal information if we believe it is necessary to (i) comply with legal obligations, (ii) enforce user agreements, or (iii) protect the rights, property, or safety of IIS, our users, or others.

Some IIS websites or services may contain links to external sites with different privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites, as we have no control over the information collected by these third-party sites.

Cookies, Web Beacons, and Tracking Technologies

IIS uses “cookies” to enhance your experience on our website and for marketing purposes. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to remember preferences and improve site performance. We also use cookies for website analytics and to tailor personalized advertisements based on your interests. Third-party services may also use cookies to collect anonymous data for advertising purposes.

You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings. You can also manage your preferences by configuring your browser not to accept cookies.

For managing or deleting cookies, please follow the instructions provided by your browser:

• Safari
• Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Firefox

To manage or opt out of web tracking technologies, such as cookies or pixels, you can visit the Consumer Opt-Out page from the Network Advertising Initiative or the opt-out pages of services like Google or Facebook.

Additionally, IIS utilizes third-party services like Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics (formerly Piwik), and Facebook pixels to track and collect data from users visiting our website. These services have their own privacy policies. Please review Google Analytics’, Matomo’s, and Facebook’s privacy policies for further information on how they process your data.

Social Media and External Features

Our site includes features such as social media buttons and widgets from third-party providers, which may collect information about your IP address, pages visited, and may set a cookie for proper functionality. These social media features are either hosted by a third party or directly on our site. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third-party companies.

Privacy Policy Updates

IIS reserves the right to modify or update this privacy statement at any time. Please review this statement periodically for changes. If you have questions about the privacy statement, please contact the Privacy Officer at the International Institute for Sustainability through the contact information on our website.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this privacy statement or our website practices, please contact IIS through the contact form available on our website.

This Privacy Statement was last updated on February 23, 2025.