Last updated: 3 March 2026

The Industrial CleanTech Platform (“ICTP”, “the Platform”) operates www.industrycleantechplatform.com, a digital platform enabling cleantech providers and energy experts to register, create profiles, and interact with ICTP resources. ICTP processes personal data in accordance with internationally recognized privacy principles including transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, security, and user rights. For privacy-related inquiries, contact: info@industrycleantechplatform.com

ICTP collects the personal data that users provide directly during account creation, profile completion, or interaction with the Platform.

A. Account registration data (all users)

• Email address
• Username
• Password (securely stored in hashed form)
• Country
• City / ZIP code (where provided)

B. Cleantech provider data

• Company name
• Company website
• Country and city of operation
• Sector of operation (from predefined list)
• Technologies offered (free-text field)
• Description of business activities (free-text field, up to 1500 characters)
• Company logo (uploaded image)

C. Energy expert data

• First name and last name
• Country and city
• Gender (M/F/Prefer not to say)
• Sector served (from predefined list)
• Professional experience (free-text field, up to 2000 characters)
• Areas of expertise (multiple-choice selection)
• Profile image (optional upload)

D. Communications and interactions

• Messages, inquiries, and support requests
• Application status (submitted / approved / rejected)
• Consent preferences (newsletter opt-in/out)

E. Usage and technical data

• Collected automatically:
• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited, time spent, and referral URLs
• Uploads/downloads of knowledge products (.pdf)
• Cookies and analytics identifiers

F. Any other voluntary data

Any information the User chooses to provide via forms, uploads, or Platform interactions.

We collect personal data:
Directly from users via registration, forms, uploads, and communications
Automatically via cookies, analytics tools, and server logs
From service providers acting on ICTP’s behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security)

We process personal data for the following purposes:

A. Platform operation

• Creating and managing user accounts
• Allowing providers and experts to complete their profiles
• Displaying profile information on the Platform when applicable
• Reviewing, approving, or rejecting user submissions

B. Communication

• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Notifying users about application status
• Sending newsletters and updates (with user consent)

C. Website performance and security

• Maintaining and improving Platform functionality
• Monitoring access, preventing misuse, and ensuring security
• Generating aggregate statistics (e.g., number of registrations, sectors represented)

D. Compliance

• Fulfilling legal or regulatory obligations
• Responding to legitimate requests from authorities

E. Legal bases

Depending on context, data is processed based on:

• User consent
• Performance of a service the Platform provides
• Legitimate interests (improving services, ensuring security)
• Legal obligations

ICTP uses cookies to operate essential site functions, measure analytics, store preferences, and, where applicable, deliver optional features. Users may manage cookies via browser settings or through the Platform’s cookie banner (when required).

Cookies include:

• Strictly necessary
• Analytics/performance
• Functional
• Marketing (only with consent)

Some data may be processed or stored outside the User’s country, depending on ICTP’s hosting and service providers. ICTP implements safeguards such as contractual protections, encryption, and access controls.

ICTP shares data only when necessary:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, IT security)
Professional advisers (legal, compliance, audit)
Authorities, where legally required
In connection with organizational changes, subject to safeguards
We do not sell or share personal data for commercial purposes.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described or to comply with legal obligations. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

ICTP implements appropriate technical and organizational measures, including encrypted transmission, secure storage, access controls, monitoring, and vulnerability management.

Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to:

Access their personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion (where applicable)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., newsletters)
Request data portability (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
How to exercise these rights
Contact: privacy@industrycleantechplatform.com
Identity verification may be required. ICTP will respond within legally required timeframes.

The Platform is not intended for children. Where parental consent is required by law, ICTP will seek such consent before processing.

The Platform may include links to external websites. ICTP is not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Users should review third-party privacy policies before providing personal data.

ICTP may update this Policy to reflect changes in practices or legal obligations. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

ICTP Privacy Team
Email: privacy@industrycleantechplatform.com