Last updated: 2025-11-04

1. Introduction

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Stockholm Climate Leadership Forum AB (“SCLF”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our websites or participate in our events and services.

This Policy applies to all websites operated by us, including but not limited to:

• https://stockholmclimateleadershipforum.com
  
  
  

• https://www.stockholmclimateleadershipsociety.com/
  
  
  

• https://stockholm-climate-leadership-scholarship.confetti.events/
  
  
  

• https://stockholm-climate-leadership-forum-2025.confetti.events/
  
  
  

• https://www.stockholmclimatetechsummit.se/
  
  
  

• https://www.antarez.se/
  
  
  

• Any yearly or program-specific event sites operated via Confetti or other service providers
  
  
  

By using any of our Websites, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

2. Data Controller

Stockholm Climate Leadership Forum AB
Organisationsnummer: 559354-8240
EUID: SEBOLREG.5593548240
Registered address:
Strandvägen 7A, Rum 504
114 56 Stockholm, Sweden

Contact email: info@sclf.se

3. Applicable Law

We process personal data in accordance with:

• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Regulation 2016/679
  
  
  

• The Swedish Data Protection Act
  
  
  

• The ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), including rules related to cookies
  
  
  

• National implementations of electronic communications rules
  
  
  

4. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number
  
  
  

• Organisation, job title
  
  
  

• Billing details, payment information (for ticketed events)
  
  
  

• Information submitted when signing up for:
  – newsletters
  – events
  – partnerships
  – memberships
  – scholarship applications
  
  
  

• Communication via forms or emails
  
  
  

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Websites, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
  
  
  

• Browser information
  
  
  

• Device identifiers
  
  
  

• Viewed pages and navigation paths
  
  
  

• Session duration
  
  
  

• Location approximations (based on IP)
  
  
  

• Cookies and similar tracking identifiers
  
  
  

C. Event Participation Data

Collected when you register or attend events:

• Registration and attendance records
  
  
  

• Dietary preferences (optional)
  
  
  

• Company affiliation
  
  
  

• Photos and videos taken at events as part of our legitimate interest in documenting the event
  
  
  

D. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

See the full Cookie Policy in Section 11.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data based on:

Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

For example:

• newsletters
  
  
  

• marketing communications
  
  
  

• cookies requiring consent
  
  
  

• certain optional event fields
  
  
  

Contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b))

For:

• event registration
  
  
  

• delivering purchased services
  
  
  

• issuing invoices
  
  
  

Legal obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c))

For accounting, tax requirements, and other regulatory obligations.

Legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

For:

• improving our Websites
  
  
  

• conducting analytics
  
  
  

• preventing fraud or misuse
  
  
  

• documenting events via photo/video
  
  
  

• running internal business processes
  
  
  

• ensuring IT and system security
  
  
  

6. How We Use Personal Data

We use your information to:

• operate and maintain our Websites
  
  
  

• provide event administration and communication
  
  
  

• manage partnerships and memberships
  
  
  

• deliver newsletters and updates
  
  
  

• analyse site performance and usage trends
  
  
  

• improve our services, content, and user experience
  
  
  

• process payments and invoices
  
  
  

• comply with legal obligations
  
  
  

• ensure website and system security
  
  
  

• protect against fraud or misuse
  
  
  

We never sell personal data.

7. Sharing Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

A. Service Providers

Such as:

• Confetti (event & ticketing platform)
  
  
  

• Payment processors
  
  
  

• Website hosting providers
  
  
  

• Newsletter and mailing services
  
  
  

• Cloud storage providers
  
  
  

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  
  
  

• Event production partners
  
  
  

These providers process data on our behalf under Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).

B. Event or Collaboration Partners

Only when necessary for the event or program you have signed up for.

C. International Transfers

If transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure:

• adequacy decisions, or
  
  
  

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  
  
  

D. Legal Requests

We may disclose data when required by law or to prevent harm.

E. Business Transfers

If SCLF’s assets or shares are transferred, user data may be included.

8. Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal data:

• only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy
  
  
  

• as required for contracts, event administration, and legal obligations
  
  
  

• as long as we have a lawful basis
  
  
  

We may retain anonymised data indefinitely for statistical purposes.

9. Children

Our Websites and services are not intended for individuals under 13.
If you are aware that a child has provided personal data without parental consent, please contact us at info@sclf.se.

10. Links to Other Websites & Social Plugins

Our Websites may include:

• links to third-party sites
  
  
  

• embedded videos, maps, or services
  
  
  

• social media plugins
  
  
  

These third parties may collect data independently. Their privacy policies apply.

11. Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2025-11-03

This Cookie Policy explains how SCLF uses cookies and similar technologies on our Websites.

By continuing to use the Websites, you consent to the use of cookies as described here, unless consent is required separately via a cookie banner.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function, improve performance, and enhance your experience.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when closing your browser)
  
  
  

• Persistent cookies (stored until removed or expired)
  
  
  

• First-party cookies (set by us)
  
  
  

• Third-party cookies (set by providers like Google)
  
  
  

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality.
These cannot be disabled through our systems.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to analyse traffic and usage patterns.

Examples include:

• _ga – identifies unique users (Google Analytics)
  
  
  

• _gid – tracks user behaviour (Google Analytics)
  
  
  

• _gat – manages request rate (Google Analytics)
  
  
  

3. Functionality Cookies

Store your preferences such as language or region.

4. Marketing & Targeting Cookies

Used for delivering relevant ads and tracking marketing performance (if applicable).

Other Third-Party Cookies

May be set by:

• Confetti (event platform)
  
  
  

• Embedded videos (YouTube, Vimeo)
  
  
  

• Map providers
  
  
  

• Social media platforms
  
  
  

We do not control third-party cookies.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings.
If you block certain cookies, some website features may not function properly.

When legally required, non-essential cookies are set only with your consent.

Legal Basis for Cookies

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))
  
  
  

• Non-essential cookies: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
  
  
  

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The updated version will be effective as of the date shown at the top.

12. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• access your personal data
  
  
  

• correct or update inaccurate data
  
  
  

• request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  
  
  

• restrict processing
  
  
  

• object to processing
  
  
  

• withdraw consent at any time
  
  
  

• data portability
  
  
  

• object to direct marketing at any time (absolute right)
  
  
  

To exercise your rights: info@sclf.se

If dissatisfied, you may lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) or another EU supervisory authority.

13. Changes to This Privacy & Cookies Policy

If we make changes, we will update this page.
If consent is required due to changes, we will notify you and request renewed consent.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding privacy or cookies, contact:

info@sclf.se
Stockholm Climate Leadership Forum AB, Strandvägen 7A, Rum 504, 114 56 Stockholm, Sweden