Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4 August 2026

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit cardi.org (the “Site”). CARDI is committed to handling your information responsibly.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly, such as when you:

  • Submit a contact or enquiry form
  • Sign up for the CARDI newsletter
  • Request access to a publication or resource in the Digital Library
  • Apply for a position, project, or programme through the Site

This may include your name, email address, organisation, country, and any other details you choose to submit.

Information collected automatically, such as when you browse the Site:

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring links
  • Cookie data (see the Cookie Policy for details)

3. How We Use Your Information

CARDI uses collected information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Send newsletters or updates to subscribers who have opted in
  • Understand how visitors use the Site, to improve content and navigation
  • Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site
  • Meet legal or reporting obligations to CARDI’s member states and funding partners

CARDI does not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

CARDI may share information with:

  • Service providers who support the operation of the Site, such as hosting and analytics providers, under obligations to protect your data
  • Third-party tools embedded in the Site, such as Google Translate, subject to that provider’s own privacy practices
  • CARICOM member state agencies or donor/partner organisations, where required for project reporting, and limited to what is necessary
  • Authorities, where required by law

5. Cookies

The Site uses cookies to support functionality and understand site usage. Details are set out in the separate Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

CARDI retains personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law or organisational record-keeping obligations. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To make a request, contact CARDI at info@cardi.org. CARDI will respond within a reasonable time.

8. Data Security

CARDI takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and CARDI cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at children, and CARDI does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

CARDI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

11. Contact

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy can be directed to:

Naylan Dwarika
Communications Administrator
NDwarika@cardi.org
(868) 645-8121

Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Frederick Hardy Building
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine Campus
St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago