Privacy Policies
Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate E-Platform and Website Privacy Notice
The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is an international research and development programme that funds research into natural solutions to climate change and poverty. Through a series of research calls the GCBC will establish a global network of research institutions and experts to address critical research gaps in how the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity can address climate solutions and improve livelihoods.
The GCBC will be delivered through a partnership of Defra, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as the Strategic Science Lead, and DAI Global as the Fund Manager.
Who collects your personal data
Defra is the controller for the personal data we collect:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Seacole Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
If you need further information about how Defra uses your personal data and your associated rights you can contact the Defra data protection manager at data.protection@defra.gov.uk or:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
The data protection officer for Defra is responsible for checking that Defra complies with legislation. You can contact them at DefraGroupDataProtectionOfficer@defra.gov.uk or:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Seacole Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
What personal data we collect and how it is used
Defra collects your:
- Name
- Contact details
- CVs (excluding special category data)
- Sex
- Age range
- Address
- Rural Urban Classification
- Organisation name
- IP Addresses
This personal data will be collected as part of the registration requirement for the research grant competition application process, and within the GCBC’s monitoring, evaluation and learning process, to report against the International Climate Finance Key Performance Indicators and inform the GCBC’s development.
Personal data will be collected on this e-tendering platform as part of the application process, and for successful bids. The personal data may be transferred to the e-management platform to aid the management of the programme. The GCBC website will publicise, and present research developed through our programming, any personal data used within this process will be anonymised prior to making it publicly available.
Lawful basis for processing your personal data
The lawful basis for processing your personal data is due to you entering into an agreement and if successful, the performance of the agreement.
Consent to process your personal data
The processing of your personal data is based on consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing GCBC@defra.gov.uk
Who we share your personal data with
Defra will share the personal data collected under this privacy notice with:
- DAI Global UK – GCBC Fund Manager and processors of the data.
- Royal Botanic Gardens Kew – GCBC Strategic Science Lead and will be assessing the research.
Defra respects your personal privacy when responding to access to information requests. We only share information when necessary to meet the statutory requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
How long Defra holds personal data
Defra will keep your personal data for up to 3 years after the end of the GCBC. Data that has been made anonymous may be kept for longer. Personal data may be deleted earlier if no longer needed.
What happens if you do not provide the personal data
If you do not provide the personal data, you will not be able to apply to receive GCBC grant funding.
Transfer of your personal data outside of the UK
Defra will only transfer your personal data to another country that is deemed adequate for data protection purposes.
Your rights
Find out about your individual rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).
Complaints
You have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office at any time.
Defra’s personal information charter
Defra’s personal information charter explains more about your rights over your personal data.
Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate Mailing List Privacy Notice
The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate (GCBC) is an international research and development programme that funds research into natural solution to climate change and poverty. Through a series of research calls the GCBC will establish a global network of research institutions and experts to address critical research gaps in how the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity can address climate solutions and improve livelihoods.
The GCBC will be delivered through a partnership of Defra, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as the Strategic Science Lead, and DAI Global as the Fund Manager.
Who collects your personal data
Defra is the controller for the personal data we collect:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Seacole Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
If you need further information about how Defra uses your personal data and your associated rights you can contact the Defra data protection manager at data.protection@defra.gov.uk or:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
The data protection officer for Defra is responsible for checking that Defra complies with legislation. You can contact them at DefraGroupDataProtectionOfficer@defra.gov.uk or:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Seacole Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
What personal data we collect and how it is used
Defra collects your:
- Name
- Contact details
- Country
- Organisation name
- Job title
- IP Addresses
Contact details will be collected as part of signing up to the GCBC Mailing List to receive information on the programme via email and/or SMS. Country, IP Addresses, job title and organisation name will be collected to allow us to target our communications.
Lawful basis for processing your personal data
The lawful basis for processing your personal data is your consent.
Consent to process your personal data
The processing of your personal data is based on consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing infoGCBC@gcbc.org.uk
Who we share your personal data with
Defra may share the personal data collected under this privacy notice with:
- DAI Global UK – GCBC fund manager and processors of the data.
Defra respects your personal privacy when responding to access to information requests. We only share information when necessary to meet the statutory requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
How long Defra holds personal data
Defra will keep your personal data for up to 3 years after the end of the GCBC. Data that has been made anonymous may be kept for longer. Personal data may be deleted earlier if no longer needed.
What happens if you do not provide the personal data
If you do not provide the personal data, you will not receive updates on the GCBC.
Transfer of your personal data outside of the UK
Defra will only transfer your personal data to another country that is deemed adequate for data protection purposes.
Your rights
Find out about your individual rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).
Complaints
You have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office at any time.
Defra’s personal information charter
Defra’s personal information charter explains more about your rights over your personal data.