Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you contact us, subscribe to our communications, or participate in our surveys.

1. What Data We Collect

When you use our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or complete our survey, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any message or inquiry you provide
  • Your survey responses (if applicable)

2. How We Use Your Data

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiry
  • Provide relevant support or information
  • Send occasional newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)
  • Analyse survey responses to measure the impact of our platform and improve our services

We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Survey Data Collection & Use

  • If you fill out our survey after switching banks using our platform, we may use your responses to report on the impact of our tool.
  • All survey responses are anonymous, and we will only share aggregated data (e.g., total money moved) on our website or with stakeholders.
  • No individual survey response or personally identifiable information will be disclosed publicly.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the UK or EU, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access – You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure – You can request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to Object – You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Right to Data Portability – You can request to transfer your data to another provider.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@bankfornature.org.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Your data is stored securely and only accessed by authorized personnel.
  • We do not retain contact form submissions longer than necessary.
  • If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will store your data until you unsubscribe.
  • Survey data is anonymized before analysis and reporting.

6. Newsletter & Marketing Communications

  • If you opt in, we may send you updates about our work, campaigns, and news.
  • You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

For any questions about this policy, please contact us at hello@bankfornature.org.

Disclaimer

This website ("Site") provides information and ratings on financial institutions and their involvement in activities that impact nature, including but not limited to industrial animal agriculture. All information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice, endorsements, or financial recommendations. Users rely on the information provided at their own risk.

The Site does not provide recommendations related to financial performance, risk, or suitability of financial products. Any decisions made based on this information should be made with careful consideration of your personal financial situation.

While Bank for Nature encourages individuals to consider moving their money away from institutions financing harmful activities, including factory farming and related nature-destroying practices, this guidance is based on ethical and environmental values rather than financial advice.

Bank for Nature is not responsible for any financial losses or other consequences resulting from actions taken based on the content provided on this website. We are also not responsible for any issues encountered with third parties, including but not limited to customer service, data privacy issues, or responsiveness of financial institutions linked on this website.

The ability to send messages to financial institutions via our platform is provided as a tool for individuals to express their personal concerns. Bank for Nature only acts as a facilitator and does not take responsibility for the content of the messages sent or any resulting interactions between users and financial institutions.

By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.