Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Biochar World (“we,” “our,” “us”) is operated by Renu Earth, Inc. DBA Biochar World (“Renu Earth”), a Delaware corporation registered at 131 Continental Dr, Suite 305, Newark, DE, 19713, USA. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

By using Biochar World, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices as described below. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

For any inquiries, please contact: Paul@Renu.Earth

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process different types of personal data based on how you interact with our platform.

1.1. Information You Provide to Us

• Account & Profile Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, company details, and other relevant data.
• Financial Information: If you engage in transactions, we may collect billing details, payment method information, and transaction history.
• Communication Data: If you contact us, we collect any messages, emails, or other communications.
• Business Information: If you submit project proposals or funding requests, we may collect business plans, project descriptions, and related financial data.

1.2. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect data about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and website interactions.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track preferences, and analyze website traffic.

1.3. Information from Third Parties

• Service Providers & Partners: We may receive information from payment processors, verification services, and other business partners.
• Publicly Available Sources: We may collect business-related information from public databases, government sources, and social media.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: Managing accounts, processing transactions, and enhancing website functionality.
• To Communicate with You: Sending important notices, updates, and promotional content.
• To Facilitate Funding & Business Transactions: Reviewing project applications and connecting users with potential investors.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Ensuring regulatory compliance, responding to legal requests, and enforcing our terms.
• To Protect Our Business & Users: Preventing fraud, ensuring cybersecurity, and enforcing our rights.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For Users in the EU/UK)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., newsletter signup).
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to provide services.
• Legitimate Interests: For security, marketing, and business operations.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers & Vendors: Payment processors, cloud hosting services, analytics providers, and business partners.
• Business Transactions: If we merge, sell, or transfer assets, your data may be included in the transaction.
• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, court orders, or to protect our rights.
• We take measures to ensure that third parties comply with data protection regulations.

5. International Data Transfers

As a U.S.-based company, we may transfer your data internationally. We comply with applicable laws governing cross-border data transfers, including the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For EU/UK Users (GDPR):

• Right to access, rectify, or erase your data.
• Right to restrict or object to processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to withdraw consent.
• Right to file a complaint with a data protection authority.

For California Users (CCPA/CPRA):

• Right to know what data we collect.
• Right to request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell personal data).
• Right to non-discrimination when exercising rights.

To exercise your rights, contact Paul@Renu.Earth with your request.

7. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill our business needs and comply with legal obligations. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring. However, no system is 100% secure.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences via browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

📧 Paul@Renu.Earth 📍 131 Continental Dr, Suite 305, Newark, DE, 19713, USA

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with global data protection laws, including GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA (California), and other applicable regulations.