Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GreenData Ventures ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at greendata.io, use our tools (including the AI ROI Calculator and AI Readiness Assessment), or engage with our services.

We operate in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable U.S. state privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title
• Assessment Data: Responses to our AI Readiness Assessment and ROI Calculator tools
• Communications: Inquiries, feedback, and correspondence you send us
• Business Information: Company size, industry, and organizational details relevant to our consulting services

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources
• Technical Data: IP address, approximate geographic location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our consulting services and digital tools
• Generate personalized reports (e.g., AI Readiness Assessment PDFs)
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send relevant communications about our services (with your consent where required)
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland, we process personal data based on:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract Performance: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our services to you
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and communicating with prospects
• Legal Obligations: Where processing is required by law

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 GDPR Rights (EEA, UK, Switzerland Residents)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based

5.2 CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

• Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and shared
• Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

Notice: GreenData Ventures does not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Assessment data and contact information are typically retained for up to 3 years from last interaction unless you request earlier deletion.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Secure cloud infrastructure with industry-standard protections

9. International Data Transfers

GreenData Ventures is based in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission where applicable.

11. Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and delivering services, including:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
• Email delivery services
• Analytics providers
• Customer relationship management platforms

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website and services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, to exercise your rights, or to file a complaint, please contact us:

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.