Data protection and privacy

EcoFootprint is designed in line with the principles of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The calculator can be used anonymously and does not require users to create an account.

Data collected

The calculator may collect the following information:

• Calculator inputs entered by the user (for example, energy use, transport, travel)

• An optional email address, if you choose the “Resume later” feature

Providing an email address is voluntary.”

How data is used

Data are used solely to:

• Calculate your carbon footprint

• Display results and summaries to you

• Allow you to resume your calculation, if you choose to use this feature

Anonymous use of the calculator is fully supported.

Data are not used for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making

Data storage

• Calculator inputs and resume information may be stored locally in your browser to support the resume function.

• If data are submitted or emailed, they are stored securely and accessed only by authorised personnel for that purpose.
  
  

Data sharing

• No personal data are sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties.

• Any use of results for reporting or improvement of the tool is carried out only in aggregated and anonymised form, where applicable.

Voluntary participation

Participation is voluntary. You may use the calculator without providing any personal information and may stop using the tool at any time.

Contact

If you have questions about data protection or how information is handled, please contact us using the Contact Us form on this website.