Privacy Policy for ClearPath Environmental Consulting, Inc.

ClearPath Environmental Consulting, Inc. (“ClearPath,” “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 clearpathenv.com (the “Website”), interact with our services, or engage with us through forms, emails, or other channels. By accessing or using our Website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website or services.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could be associated with you (“Personal Information”). We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, mailing address, and any other details you provide when filling out forms or contacting us (e.g., contact requests, consultation bookings, or newsletter requests).
• Content and Communications: Messages, comments, or feedback you submit via email, forms, or our LinkedIn page.
• Marketing Preferences: Subscriptions to our monthly newsletter or resource updates, which you can request by email or by contacting us (our Website does not have a newsletter sign-up form).

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral URLs. We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect this data.
• Location Information: Approximate location based on IP address (we do not collect precise geolocation data).
• Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics from tools like Google Analytics or LinkedIn Insight Tag.
• Resource Downloads: Our checklists and white papers are direct downloads. We do not ask for your information to download them, although our analytics tools may record that a file was downloaded.

c. Information from Third Parties

• Social Media and Analytics Providers: Data from LinkedIn (e.g., job title, industry) when you interact with our ads or forms.
• Public Sources: Information from publicly available sources to verify or supplement your details.

We do not collect sensitive Personal Information (e.g., racial origin, political opinions, health data) unless you voluntarily provide it, and we do not use it for decision-making.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Respond to inquiries, deliver resources (e.g., checklists, white papers), schedule consultations, and fulfill requests.
• Marketing and Communications: Send our monthly newsletter, updates on services like permitting, auditing, and ISO implementations, or promotional content. You can opt out at any time.
• Improve Our Website and Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience, troubleshoot issues, and optimize content.
• Compliance and Legal Obligations: Ensure adherence to laws (e.g., data protection regulations) and respond to legal requests.
• Analytics and Advertising: Track ad performance (e.g., via LinkedIn campaigns) and retarget visitors with relevant offers.
• Internal Operations: Maintain records, prevent fraud, and improve business processes.

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your Personal Information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With vendors (e.g., email services like GoDaddy Email Marketing, part of GoDaddy Websites + Marketing, which sends our newsletter; analytics tools like Google Analytics; and the website services listed below) who assist us, bound by confidentiality. See the GoDaddy Privacy Notice.
• Business Partners: For joint marketing or referrals, with your consent.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Services We Use on Our Website

Our Website relies on the following third-party services. Each one handles information under its own privacy policy:

• Website Hosting (GoDaddy): Our Website is hosted by GoDaddy, which processes standard technical data such as IP addresses and server logs to operate and secure the site. See the GoDaddy Privacy Notice.
• Contact Form (WPForms): Our contact form is built with the WPForms plugin for WordPress. Information you submit is emailed to info@clearpathenv.com so we can respond; form entries are not stored on our Website. See the WPForms Privacy Policy.
• Consultation Scheduling (Microsoft Bookings): Our “Book a free consultation” links open Microsoft Bookings, part of Microsoft 365. The name, email address, and appointment details you enter there are handled by Microsoft and shared with us so we can schedule your consultation. See the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
• LinkedIn Feed (SociableKIT): Our News & Updates page shows our LinkedIn posts through an embedded SociableKIT widget. When that page loads, content is retrieved from SociableKIT and LinkedIn, which may receive your IP address and browser information and may set cookies. See the SociableKIT Privacy Policy and the LinkedIn Privacy Policy.
• Analytics and Advertising Measurement (Google Analytics and LinkedIn Insight Tag): We use Google Analytics and the LinkedIn Insight Tag to understand how visitors use our Website and to measure our LinkedIn advertising. These tools use cookies and similar technologies. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on; see also how Google uses information from sites that use its services and the Google Privacy Policy. LinkedIn members can manage ad preferences in their LinkedIn advertising settings. If you are not signed in to LinkedIn, you can opt out on LinkedIn’s guest ad opt-out page (see LinkedIn’s help article Access and manage your LinkedIn Ads settings); see the LinkedIn Cookie Policy.

We do not share your information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without consent.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse (e.g., encryption, access controls). However, no system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Update: Request access to or correction of your Personal Information by emailing info@clearpathenv.com.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter and other emails via the link in messages or contact us.
• Cookies: Manage preferences via browser settings (e.g., block cookies), but this may affect functionality. You can also use the Google Analytics and LinkedIn opt-out options described in Section 3.
• Do Not Track: We do not respond to DNT signals, as no standard exists.

For California residents (CCPA): You have rights to know, delete, and opt-out of sales (though we do not sell data). Contact us for requests.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it.

7. International Transfers

Your information is processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

8. Retention

We retain Personal Information as long as needed for the purposes outlined (e.g., 2 years for marketing leads) or as required by law, then securely delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may link to or display content from third-party sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Microsoft Bookings). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies.

10. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise rights, contact:

ClearPath Environmental Consulting, Inc.
4310 Ryan St., Suite 101
Lake Charles, LA 70605
info@clearpathenv.com

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected by ClearPath. By continuing to use our Website, you agree to this policy.