Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1st. 2019

At NZECapital ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.nzecapital.com (the "Website"). It applies to users in the United States, the European Union (EU), and the United Kingdom (UK). By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Contact Details: such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you provide it to us voluntarily (e.g., through contact forms or email subscriptions).
• Account Information: when you create an account, we collect your login credentials such as username and password.
• Payment Information: if you make purchases or engage in financial transactions on our Website, we may collect payment details.

b. Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: includes IP addresses, browser types, device types, operating systems, and information about how you interact with our Website.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: we use cookies and similar technologies to gather information about your preferences and behavior on the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: to operate and maintain the Website, and to provide the services you request.
• To Communicate with You: to respond to inquiries, send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials.
• For Analytics and Improvements: to analyze website usage, improve functionality, and enhance user experience.
• Legal Obligations: to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection laws.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU & UK Users)

For users in the EU and UK, our legal basis for collecting and using personal data depends on the specific context in which we collect it:

• Consent: where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: when processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., providing services you requested).
• Legitimate Interests: processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided it does not override your rights (e.g., improving services).
• Legal Obligation: processing necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

4. Your Privacy Rights

a. For Users in the USA

• California Residents (CCPA): California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
  • Know the categories of personal information we collect.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data).

b. For Users in the EU & UK (GDPR & UK GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the following rights under the GDPR and UK GDPR:

• Access: you can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: you may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): you may request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: you may request that we transfer your data to another data controller.
• Objection and Restriction: you may object to the processing of your personal data or request that we restrict its processing in certain circumstances.
• Withdraw Consent: where we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Privacy@nzecapital.com.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: we may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and delivering services.
• For Legal Compliance: we may disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or governmental requests.
• In Business Transfers: if we engage in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the EU or UK, your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, including the United States. We ensure that any such transfers are in compliance with data protection laws through the use of appropriate safeguards, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): approved by the European Commission.
• Adequacy Decisions: for countries that provide an adequate level of data protection.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser and opt out of certain tracking services. For more details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

• Net Zero Energy Capital
• Email: Privacy@nzecapital.com