Privacy Policy

1) Information We Collect

• Account Information: name, email address, password, organization, and preferences.
• Service Usage: saved grants, search activity, actions taken in the product.
• Technical Data: IP address, device and browser type, operating system, referral URLs, log data, and approximate location derived from IP.
• Cookies & Similar Tech: identifiers that help us remember settings, perform analytics, and secure the Service.
• Communications: content you send us (support requests, feedback).

We do not seek or knowingly collect sensitive categories (e.g., health info, financial account numbers, government ID numbers).

2) How We Use Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Personalize results and recommendations.
• Communicate with you (service notices, security alerts, and—if you opt in—newsletters).
• Monitor, prevent, and detect fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
• Create aggregated or de-identified insights to improve our offerings.

3) Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share information with:

• Service Providers: hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, and other processors acting on our instructions.
• Legal/Compliance: when required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
• Business Changes: if we engage in a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4) International Data Transfers

If you access the Service outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries. For EU/UK users, we rely on lawful transfer mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) where applicable.

5) Legal Bases (EU/UK)

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we process personal data under these bases:

• Contract: to provide the Service you requested.
• Legitimate Interests: to secure and improve the Service, prevent abuse, and communicate essential updates.
• Consent: for certain cookies/marketing (where required).
• Legal Obligation: to meet legal requirements.

6) Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You can request deletion (see Section 8).

7) Security

We use industry-standard safeguards, including encryption in transit, access controls, and monitoring. No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data and port it in a usable format.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (where applicable, e.g., California).
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise rights, email privacy@climatefinancesolutions.com. We may need to verify your identity. You may also authorize an agent where permitted by law.

9) Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and security. You can control cookies via your browser settings. In some regions (e.g., EU/UK), we present a cookie notice to manage consent.

10) Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

11) Third-Party Links

The Service may link to third-party sites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies; we are not responsible for them.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post the updated version with a new “Last Updated” date and, if changes are material, provide additional notice as appropriate.

13) Contact Us

Questions or requests about privacy? Email us at privacy@climatefinancesolutions.com.