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Privacy information specific to iucnsos.org

The IUCN Save Our Species website (iucnsos.org) uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions properly, to understand how it is used, and to improve user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Where required by applicable law, cookies are placed only after you have given your consent via the cookie banner. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytical/performance cookies

These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to understand how visitors move around the website. This helps us improve website performance and usability (for example, by ensuring users can easily find the information they are looking for). These cookies are used only with your consent.

Functionality cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used during processes such as donations to retain information if a session is interrupted. These cookies are used only with your consent.

First-party cookies

IUCN SOS uses first-party cookies that are necessary for the website to operate correctly. These cookies do not collect personal data and may include, for example:

  • Visitor ID – this cookie is a numeric value that identifies unique visitors and provides coherence and consistency to a site visit;
  • Page ID – this cookie identifies the page you are on;
  • Session ID – this cookie identifies your website session.

Third-party cookies

The website may use third-party services that set cookies, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics – we use Google Analytics to collect data about the website’ usages. This data does not include personal information. You can view the Google Privacy Policy here: www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
  • YouTube – The website integrate components of YouTube. When you view a video on IUCN website(s), YouTube and Google gain knowledge of what specific sub-page of the website was visited by you. If you are also logged in your YouTube account, this information is collected by YouTube and Google and assigned to your respective YouTube account as well. Further information about YouTube privacy policy may be obtained here:  https://www.youtube.com/yt/about/policies/#community-guidelines.

Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the cookie settings link available on the website.

In addition, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including deleting existing cookies or blocking new ones. Instructions can be found on the browser provider’s website, for example:

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To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Further information

For more information on how IUCN processes personal data, including your rights under applicable data protection laws, please consult the IUCN Privacy Policy.