Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4 August 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This website is operated by Dr Tempe Adams, based in Australia and Botswana. The purpose of this site is to promote scientific research, conservation education, and awareness—particularly relating to elephants and their ecosystems. This is a not-for-profit platform and does not engage in commercial activities.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with this website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information, and only when you voluntarily provide it. This may include:

  • Your name and email address if you contact us via the contact form

  • Any other information you choose to provide (e.g., through comments or emails)

We also collect non-personal information automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

This is collected through tools such as Google Analytics and is used solely to understand how people are using the site to improve our content and accessibility.

2. Use of Your Information

Any information you provide is used only for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries or messages

  • Sharing updates about conservation-related work if you opt in

  • Improving the website and understanding visitor engagement

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

3. Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser. They help us:

  • Understand website traffic and usage patterns

  • Save your preferences for future visits

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

4. Embedded Content and External Links

Some pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps) or links to external websites, such as:

  • Research publications

  • Partner organisations

  • Conservation resources

These sites and services may collect data about you independently. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure servers

  • SSL encryption

  • Regular site maintenance and updates

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., Australia, Botswana, or the EU), you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent (if previously given)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch:

Email: tempeadams@gmail.com
Location: Maun, Botswana & Sydney, Australia

8. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any major changes will be highlighted on this page. Please check back periodically to stay informed.

Hyperlinks on this Website

Where hyperlinks are used—such as in photo captions, research summaries, or blog posts—they are included to enhance user experience and direct you to credible, relevant content. All linked material will open in a new tab and should be read with awareness of their separate privacy policies.