Last updated: 1 September 2025.

Whilst all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of content on this website, no responsibility can be taken for any error or omission.

We take the privacy of visitors to the Global Carbon Budget website seriously. This page explains the information that may be collected when you use the website, how cookies are used and how third-party services may operate.

Information that we collect from you

• We may collect and use information that you provide when contacting us through the website, by email or by another method.
• Information you provide will be used where necessary to respond to your enquiry or provide the service you have requested.
• We do not sell your personal information.
• Information may be processed by trusted service providers where this is necessary to operate the website or provide its features.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored by your web browser. They can be used to make websites work correctly, remember preferences and provide information about how a website is used.

We aim to minimise the use of non-essential cookies and, where practical, use privacy-friendly settings for third-party services.

Necessary cookies

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly or to remember choices you have made.

This includes the cookie used to remember your cookie preferences so that the cookie notice does not need to appear every time you visit the website.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the website and to help us improve its content, performance and usability.

Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, session information, browser and device type and approximate geographical location. This information is used to produce statistical reports about use of the website.

Analytics cookies are only used in accordance with the cookie choices available on this website. You can change your cookie preferences using the cookie controls provided.

YouTube, Vimeo and other embedded media

We may include embedded content from third-party services such as YouTube and Vimeo.

Where possible, embedded videos are configured using privacy-enhanced settings to minimise the use of cookies before you interact with them.

If you choose to play an embedded video, your browser may connect to the relevant third-party service. That provider may then use cookies or similar technologies to provide the content and collect information about its use.

WordPress and plugins

This website is built using WordPress and uses a number of plugins to provide functionality.

WordPress and installed plugins may use cookies or similar technologies where necessary for security, functionality or to remember user preferences.

We periodically review the services and plugins used on the website and aim to minimise the use of non-essential cookies wherever practical.

Managing your cookies

You can manage available cookie choices using the cookie controls provided on this website.

You can also delete or block cookies using your browser settings. Please be aware that blocking some necessary cookies may affect how parts of the website operate.

Further information about cookies and your privacy rights is available from the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Stock images

We may use free or commercially licensed stock photography and imagery on this website. Where attribution is required by the relevant licence, appropriate credit will be provided.

If you believe an image has been used incorrectly or requires an amended credit, please contact us.

Changes to this page

We may update this page when the website, the services we use or relevant guidance changes. The latest version will always be published on this website.

Contact

If you have any questions about privacy, cookies or the information on this page, please contact us.