Privacy Policy
Earthonomy, LLC ("Earthonomy," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our platform, or engage with our services, including the RISE™ certification program, SDL™ data platform, and Earthonomy Learn™ training programs.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Company or organization name and job title
- Payment and billing information
- Professional credentials and certifications
- Resume or CV (for career applicants)
- Social media profiles and handles
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (type, operating system, browser type)
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Referral source and search terms
Sustainability Assessment Data
When organizations use our assessment and certification services, we collect sustainability-related data including environmental metrics, social impact indicators, governance practices, and supporting documentation. This data is essential for providing accurate RISE™ certifications and SDL™ insights.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process certifications and assessments
- Communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers
- Process payments and prevent fraud
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- Generate anonymized, aggregated industry benchmarks and insights
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
- Certification Directory: Certified organizations may be listed in our public certification directory, with consent
- Partners: With authorized partners, consultants, and training providers when you engage with them through our platform
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: In other cases where you have provided explicit consent
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Certification records and assessment data may be retained for the duration of the certification validity plus any required archival period. You may request deletion of your data subject to legal and contractual obligations.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a portable copy of your data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@earthonomy.com.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our services
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
10. Third-Party Links
Our services may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Earthonomy, LLC
Email: privacy@earthonomy.com
Website: www.earthonomy.com
13. Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions
For California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
For European Economic Area Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Our legal bases for processing include consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.
For Brazilian Residents (LGPD)
Brazilian residents have rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), including confirmation of processing, access, correction, anonymization, portability, deletion, and information about sharing with third parties.