This Privacy Policy describes how Global Steel Climate Council (“GSCC,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit globalsteelclimatecouncil.org (the “Site”). GSCC is based in Washington, D.C., and the Site serves a global audience.

Information we collect

• Information you submit through forms (for example name, email, organization, comments, event registration, or payment-related details processed by our form and payment providers).
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
• Cookies and similar technologies as described below.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Necessary / functional: Required for core Site operation, security, form submissions, and authenticated portals (for example temporary session cookies for document review or event registration report access).
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics via MonsterInsights to understand how visitors use the Site (pages viewed, approximate location, device/browser, and similar metrics).
• Security: Google reCAPTCHA may set cookies or collect device/interaction data to help protect forms from spam and abuse. Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to reCAPTCHA.

Depending on your location, you may see a cookie notice:

• California residents: you can accept or decline analytics cookies (opt-out). Analytics may run until you decline.
• Visitors in the EU, EEA, or UK: analytics cookies are not set until you Accept (opt-in). You may also Decline.

Declining analytics cookies does not disable necessary cookies needed for the Site to function.

How we use information

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and related programs.
• Respond to inquiries, process form submissions, and administer events or stakeholder feedback.
• Understand Site traffic and engagement through analytics (where permitted / consented).
• Protect the Site against fraud, abuse, and security threats.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Sharing of information

We share information with service providers that help us operate the Site (for example hosting, analytics, form processing, email delivery, security/spam protection, and payment processing). We do not sell personal information for money. Some analytics or advertising-related technologies can be considered a “sale” or “share” under California law; California residents may opt out of analytics cookies via the Site cookie notice.

California privacy rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and correct personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the email below. You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

EEA, UK, and similar rights

If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar laws, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal data, and to data portability, subject to applicable law. Where we rely on consent for analytics cookies, you may withdraw that consent at any time by clearing Site cookies or contacting us. To exercise these rights, contact us using the email below.

International transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate, which may have different data protection rules than your home country.

Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

Children

The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy requests may be sent to Global Steel Climate Council at [email protected].

Last updated: July 13, 2026