Privacy policy ClearMark™

Effective date: September 2025

ClearMark™ (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website, apply for a ClearMark™ audit, or interact with our services.

1. Information we collect
We collect the following types of information:
Contact information – your name, email address, and company or brand details.
Course information – sales pages, course outlines, sample lessons, and other content you provide for the audit.
Payment information – processed securely via Stripe; we never store your full credit card details.
Usage information – analytics data (e.g. page views, referral source, browser type) via cookies and tracking tools.

2. How we use your information
We use your information to:
Deliver and manage your ClearMark™ audit.
Provide your ClearMark™ badge and audit report.
Communicate with you about updates, confirmations, and results.
Improve and secure our website and services.
Comply with legal and tax obligations.

3. Data confidentiality
All course materials and documents you submit are used only for your ClearMark™ audit.
Your materials remain confidential and are deleted within 30 days after the audit is delivered (unless you request otherwise).
Access to your data is strictly limited to ClearMark™ staff and contracted auditors under confidentiality agreements.

4. Sharing of information
We do not sell or rent your data.
We may share limited data with trusted third-party processors:
Stripe (for secure payments).
Notion & NotionForms (for intake and audit management).
Webflow (for hosting our website).
Each processor complies with GDPR and uses appropriate safeguards.

5. Cookies and tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for:
* Essential site functionality.
* Analytics (to improve usability).
* Marketing (to reach relevant audiences).You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Your rights (GDPR)
As an EU user, you have the right to:
* Access the data we hold about you.
* Request corrections or deletions.
* Restrict or object to certain processing.
* Withdraw consent at any time.
* File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

Requests can be sent to:
* hello@clearmark-cc.com.

7. Data storage and security
We store data on secure servers in the EU.
We implement encryption, access controls, and regular reviews to protect your information.

8. Retention
* Audit-related data: deleted within 30 days after delivery.
* Financial records (invoices, payments): kept for 7 years as required by law.
* Account communications: kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

9. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top will always show the latest version.

10. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:ClearMark™
Email: hello@clearmark-cc.com
Website: https://clearmark-cc.com