Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ESG Readiness Platform ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website esgcompliance.info and use our ESG compliance assessment services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you complete our ESG readiness assessment, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. This information may include:

• Name and job title
• Company name and industry
• Email address
• Assessment responses and scores
• Contact form messages

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide our services: Generate personalized ESG readiness reports and recommendations based on your assessment responses
• To communicate with you: Send you assessment results, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
• To send marketing communications: Deliver newsletters, ESG compliance updates, and promotional materials (you can opt-out at any time)
• To improve our services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance website functionality and user experience
• To ensure security: Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other security threats
• To comply with legal obligations: Fulfill regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., email service providers, hosting services)
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights and safety
• With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• 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 (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for processing where we rely on consent as the legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. 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. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Assessment data and reports are typically retained for 3 years to allow you to track your ESG compliance progress over time. Newsletter subscriptions are maintained until you unsubscribe.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

13. Specific Regional Provisions

For European Union (EU) Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).