Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 31, 2026. This policy governs how Arctic Lantern Ecological Observatory Ltd ("arcticlanternmonkey.garden", "we", "us") handles data across our digital infrastructure.
1. Scientific Independence & Minimal Data Ethos
As an ecological intelligence observatory, we adhere strictly to data minimization principles. We do not monetize reader data, sell consumer profiles to third-party ad networks, or participate in surveillance advertising systems. Our mission is to report verified environmental science with absolute integrity.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit arcticlanternmonkey.garden, we collect only necessary technical telemetry to ensure system stability, including:
- Standard web server log records (IP address truncated for anonymization, browser user agent, requested resource, timestamp).
- Locally stored client preferences (e.g. mitigation tool inputs generated solely within your local browser session).
- Voluntary transmissions sent via our liaison dispatch interface or direct email correspondence to
[email protected].
3. Purpose of Processing
Technical data is processed exclusively to:
- Maintain server security against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attempts.
- Deliver high-performance access to public research documents and statutory datasets.
- Respond promptly to official scientific and regulatory inquiries submitted by delegates.
4. Legal Basis under GDPR & UK Data Protection Act 2018
We process minimal technical data under Article 6(1)(f) (Legitimate Interests) to secure our public informational portal, and Article 6(1)(a) (Consent) where you expressly contact our bureau.
5. Data Retention & Third-Party Sharing
Anonymized access logs are rotated and permanently purged after 30 days. We do not transfer personal contact data to external marketing companies. Inquiries sent to our liaison email are archived securely for research correspondence purposes only.
6. Your Legal Rights
Under applicable international privacy statutes, you maintain the right to inspect, correct, or request deletion of any personal data held by our registry. To exercise these rights, submit a written inquiry to [email protected].
7. Supervisory Authority Contact
If you believe your data has been handled inconsistently with UK privacy laws, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or your regional data protection authority.