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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Certie Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CERTIE," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and protects information when you use the CERTIE platform, including the Innovative Demand Client Portal.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication data, collected via our authentication 3rd party provider.

Payment Information: Payment card details are collected and processed directly by Stripe, Inc. CERTIE does not store your full card number.

Service Data: Order details, payment milestones, and credit balances, stored in our 3rd partydatabase provider.

Communications: Emails we send you (such as invoices or invites) are delivered through 3rd party email service providers.

Local Storage: We use your browser's local storage to temporarily remember promotional codes (e.g. referral links) between pages during sign-up.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to: provide and maintain the Service, process payments, communicate with you about your orders, award and track account credits, and improve our offerings. We do not sell your personal information.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with the following third-party processors solely to operate the Service: (authentication), (payments), (database hosting), and (email delivery). Each provider maintains its own privacy and security practices.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. CERTIE does not sell personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International Users

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to kennis.k@certie.us.