Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 10, 2023

Introduction

Thank you for using ClimateWise, a fintech app dedicated to promoting sustainable banking and environmentally responsible financial decisions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app. By using ClimateWise, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

  1. Personal Information: When you use ClimateWise, we may collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, and financial account information. We may also collect information related to your investment preferences and sustainability interests.
  2. Plaid Integration: ClimateWise integrates with Plaid, a trusted third-party service provider, to securely access and retrieve financial information from your bank accounts and other financial institutions. By using ClimateWise, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your financial account information in accordance with Plaid's Privacy Policy.
  3. Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information, including device information, log data, and usage statistics. This information is used to analyze trends, improve our app's functionality, and enhance your user experience. It is aggregated and anonymized to protect your privacy.

Use of Information

  • We may use the collected information for providing services, communication, personalization and improvements, and aggregated and anonymous data analysis.

Information Sharing

  • We may share your information with third-party service providers for providing services and as required by law or for legal obligations.

Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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. We will delete your information upon your request, as described in the "Your Rights" section below.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, update, correct, or delete your data. You may also have the right to object to certain processing activities or request the restriction of your information's use. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised version with a new effective date on our website or through other communication channels.