Last Updated: February 7, 2024
Welcome to
CarbonCred, the online marketplace committed to helping
businesses and
consumers offset their carbon emissions responsibly through the
purchase of carbon offsets via the supply of carbon offsets made available on this platform from verified carbon offset projects. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the CarbonCred platform. By accessing or using CarbonCred, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a.
User Account Information: When you create a CarbonCred account, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and payment details.
b.
Transaction Information: We collect information about your carbon offset purchases, including the project details and payment information.
c.
Usage Information: We gather data about how you interact with CarbonCred, such as your browsing history, search queries, and preferences.
d.
Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access CarbonCred, including your device type, operating system, and browser information.
2. How We Use Your Information
a.
Providing Services: We use your information to provide and personalize the CarbonCred services, process transactions, and communicate with you about your account.
b.
Improving Services: We analyze user behavior to improve our platform, enhance user experience, and develop new features.
c.
Security: Your information helps us maintain the security and integrity of CarbonCred, including protecting against fraud and unauthorized access.
d.
Communications: We may use your email address to send you updates, newsletters, and information about CarbonCred. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
3. Information Sharing
a.
With Carbon Offset Projects: Your information may be shared with the carbon offset projects from which you purchase
carbon offsets to facilitate the offsetting process.
b.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating and maintaining CarbonCred.
c.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect the rights, property, or safety of CarbonCred, our users, or others.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
a.
Account Information: You can review and update your account information by logging into your CarbonCred account.
b.
Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the instructions in the communication or by contacting us at support@carboncred.io.
6. Children's Privacy
CarbonCred is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we may have collected personal information from a child, please contact us at support@carboncred.io.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy. Your continued use of CarbonCred after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@carboncred.io.
Thank you for trusting CarbonCred with your carbon offsetting needs!