Your personal information is never sold to third parties
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All data is encrypted and stored securely
You control your data
Export or delete your data anytime
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Account information (name, email, password)
Carbon footprint data (transportation, energy, food, waste)
Profile preferences and settings
Communications with our support team
Information We Collect Automatically
Usage data and analytics (pages visited, features used)
Device information (browser type, operating system)
IP address and general location (for regional emission factors)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
Provide our services: Calculate carbon footprints, generate recommendations, track progress
Personalization: Customize AI recommendations and user experience
Communication: Send important updates, tips, and respond to inquiries
Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Legal compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. Information Sharing
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
We may share information in these limited circumstances:
Service providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, customer support)
Aggregated data: Anonymous, aggregated statistics for research and community features
Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business transfers: In case of merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protection)
With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
Encryption in transit and at rest
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Access controls and authentication
Secure data centers with physical security
Employee training on data protection
Incident response procedures
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@carbcalc.com
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Essential functionality (login, preferences)
Analytics and performance monitoring
Personalization and recommendations
Security and fraud prevention
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection through:
Standard contractual clauses
Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
Other appropriate safeguards
8. Children's Privacy
CarbCalc is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
Email notification to registered users
Prominent notice on our website
In-app notifications
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us:
Email: privacy@carbcalc.com Address: CarbCalc Inc., 123 Green Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567