Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 15, 2024
Our Commitment: Emission³ is built on the principle of data transparency and security. We handle your carbon data with the same rigor we bring to audit compliance.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name and company name
- Role/title (optional)
- Password (encrypted)
1.2 Document Data
When you use our platform, we process:
- Uploaded documents (invoices, certificates, reports)
- Email content forwarded to our ingestion address
- Extracted data from OCR processing
- Emissions calculations and methodology decisions
1.3 Usage Information
We automatically collect:
- Device and browser information
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the platform
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide Services: Process documents, calculate emissions, generate reports
- Improve Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Communication: Send service updates, security alerts, and marketing (with consent)
- Compliance: Meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting (Azure), email services (Resend), analytics (Google Analytics)
- Authorized Parties: Auditors you explicitly grant access to
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- TLS 1.3 for data in transit
- SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Role-based access controls (RBAC)
- Immutable audit logs for all data access
5. Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Account Data: Until you delete your account, plus 30 days for recovery
- Document Data: As long as your account is active, or as required for audit trails
- Audit Logs: 7 years minimum (regulatory requirement)
- Anonymized Analytics: Indefinitely
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@emission3.com.
7. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in the United States and European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data
- Data Processing Agreements with all sub-processors
- Compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notification at least 30 days before they take effect.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
- Email: privacy@emission3.com
- Mail: Emission³ Inc., Dubai, UAE
- DPO: dpo@emission3.com
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