Effective Date: February 26, 2026
Applies to: United States, EU/EEA, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and other jurisdictions where we operate (including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand).
1. Who We Are
Edel Earth™ Ethics (“we,” “us”) provides independent, document-based ethics and stakeholder risk review services.
Contact: info@edel.earth
2. What We Collect
We may collect:
- Contact details: name, organisation, role, email address
- Communications: emails, attachments, and related correspondence
- Review materials: documents, policies, links, data-room excerpts submitted for analysis
- Billing data: invoice records and payment status
- Payments: processed securely via Stripe and/or bank transfer.
We do not store full card or bank details ourselves.
3. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and scope engagements
- Deliver contracted services and follow-up support
- Process payments and maintain financial records
- Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
We do not sell or share personal data for marketing or profiling.
4. Confidentiality
All client materials and communications are treated as confidential and are used only to fulfill the agreed engagement, unless otherwise approved in writing.
5. Legal Basis
Where applicable under EU/EEA/UK law (e.g., GDPR), we process personal data based on:
- Contractual necessity (to provide requested services)
- Legitimate interests (to operate, support, and secure our services)
- Legal obligation (e.g., tax and accounting compliance)
Under Swiss law, we process data as permitted under the revised FADP.
6. International Transfers
Data may be processed in countries outside your own (including the United States) due to use of service providers (email, hosting, payments).
Where required, we rely on standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.
7. Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed to:
- Complete the scope of work
- Maintain necessary records
- Meet legal or accounting obligations
We delete or anonymize data when no longer needed unless retention is legally required.
8. Security
We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information.
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request a copy of your data (portability)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights: info@edel.earth
Other jurisdictions: (Canada / Australia / New Zealand/etc.)
Where additional local privacy rights apply, we will respond to reasonable requests to access, correct, or delete personal information, subject to legal and business record requirements.
To make a request: info@edel.earth
10. Cookies and Website Tools
If cookies or analytics tools are used on our website, they will be disclosed through a cookie banner or notice where required. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
11. Children
Our services are for professional/business use only and are not directed to children.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The Effective Date will reflect the most recent version.
We will notify you of substantial changes where legally required.