PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: March 12, 2024

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Evergrow Advisors ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information through our website (evergrowadvisors.com) and any related services (collectively, the "Services").

OUR CORE PRIVACY PRINCIPLE: We do not collect any personal information unless specifically approved and consented to by you.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us after giving your explicit consent. This may include:

• Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you explicitly consent to provide this information through contact forms, subscription sign-ups, or other interactive features.

• Communication Content: Information you share when communicating with us, including inquiries, feedback, or service requests, which you have consented to provide.

• Service Information: Information necessary to provide our services that you have explicitly agreed to share.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

By default, we do not automatically collect any information about your device or browsing habits. Unlike many websites, we have specifically configured our site to:

• Not use tracking cookies

• Not collect IP addresses

• Not track browsing behavior

• Not use any analytics tools without consent

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website is designed to function without the use of cookies or similar tracking technologies. We do not use:

• Persistent cookies

• Session cookies

• Web beacons

• Tracking pixels

• Local storage objects

• Flash cookies

If we need to use essential technical cookies for website functionality, we will clearly inform you and request your explicit consent before implementing them.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We only use your information for the specific purposes for which it was provided and only after receiving your explicit consent. These purposes may include:

• Providing and improving our Services

• Responding to your inquiries or requests

• Sending communications you have explicitly requested

• Fulfilling our contractual obligations to you

We will never use your information for:

• Marketing purposes without your explicit opt-in

• Sale or rental to third parties

• Creating user profiles or behavior analysis

• Automated decision-making that affects you

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your personal information only when we have a valid legal basis to do so, which includes:

• Consent: We collect and process your personal information based on your clear and affirmative consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you after you have agreed to our services.

• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, which we will clearly communicate to you.

5. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

5.1 We Do Not Sell or Rent Your Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.

5.2 Limited Disclosure

We may disclose your information only in the following limited circumstances and with your explicit consent:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our Services, but only after obtaining your consent and ensuring they provide comparable levels of protection.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, but will notify you when legally permissible.

• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others, but only when absolutely necessary and within the boundaries of the law.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any information we might hold with your consent. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive information

• Secure servers and networks

• Regular security assessments

• Staff training on data protection

• Limited access to personal information

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable laws. When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.

• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your information.

• Objection: You can object to the processing of your information.

• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

By default, we process all data within the United States. If we need to transfer your information to other countries, we will:

• Only do so with your explicit consent

• Ensure appropriate safeguards are in place

• Comply with applicable data protection laws

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and, when legally required, by directly notifying you. Your continued use of our Services after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Evergrow Advisors
hello@evergrowadvisors.com

13. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state laws. Since we do not collect information without explicit consent, most provisions of these laws will not apply to your use of our Services. However, you retain all rights granted under these laws, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of sales of personal information.

14. GDPR COMPLIANCE (FOR EEA USERS)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We serve as the data controller for any personal information collected from EEA residents with their consent. In addition to the rights outlined in Section 8, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

15. CONSENT

By using our Services, you are not automatically consenting to any data collection. We specifically design our interactions to request explicit consent before collecting any information from you.

This Privacy Policy demonstrates our commitment to respecting and protecting your privacy. We believe in transparency, consent-based data practices, and giving you control over your information.