Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sustainability Consulting Benchmark ("SCB," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request information about our rankings or methodology
• Communicate with us via email or other channels

This information may include your name, email address, organization name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed. This information helps us improve our website and services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending newsletters and updates about our rankings (with your consent)
• Improving our website, services, and user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as email delivery and website analytics.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to opt-out of marketing communications
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: