ClearEdge Market Intelligence LLC (“ClearEdge,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at clearedge-market-intelligence.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you visit our Website or interact with us.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Website.
When you submit a contact form, book a consultation, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:
When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain technical and behavioral data, including:
This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, including those operated by our third-party analytics and advertising partners (see Section 5).
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (where applicable) |
|---|---|
| Responding to your inquiries and consultation requests | Legitimate interest / Contract performance |
| Evaluating fit between your needs and our services | Legitimate interest |
| Managing our client relationship via CRM | Legitimate interest |
| Sending marketing emails and updates (with consent) | Consent |
| Analyzing Website traffic and user behavior to improve the site | Legitimate interest |
| Running targeted advertising campaigns | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Detecting and preventing fraud or security incidents | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality. For more detail on our specific cookie use, see our Cookie Policy.
We share data with the following third-party service providers who help us operate our Website and business. Each provider has its own privacy practices:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis and behavioral reporting | View Policy |
| Google Ads | Paid advertising and remarketing | View Policy |
| Capsule CRM | Customer relationship management | View Policy |
| Transpond | Email marketing and campaign delivery | View Policy |
These providers may receive your IP address, device identifiers, and behavioral data. We require that third-party providers use your data only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and in accordance with applicable law.
We may also disclose your information:
Depending on where you are located, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data.
You may at any time:
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
We do not sell your personal information. However, our use of Google Analytics and Google Ads may constitute “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes under California law. You may opt out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by contacting us.
To exercise your California rights, contact us at operations@clearedge-market-intelligence.com or ClearEdge Market Intelligence LLC, 5820 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Suite 109 #405, Charlotte, NC 28215.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the right to:
Our legal bases for processing your data include: legitimate interests, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and consent (for marketing communications).
Because we use Google Analytics and Google Ads, personal data may be transferred to the United States. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at operations@clearedge-market-intelligence.com.
If you are located in Canada, you have the right to access your personal information and request corrections. You may also withdraw consent to our use of your data (subject to legal or contractual restrictions). Contact us at operations@clearedge-market-intelligence.com with any requests.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law:
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and use of reputable third-party processors.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online.
The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted information through our Website, please contact us.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including our profiles on LinkedIn and Upwork. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Website or via email where appropriate. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
ClearEdge Market Intelligence LLC
5820 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Suite 109 #405
Charlotte, NC 28215
Email: operations@clearedge-market-intelligence.com
For EU/UK data subjects, if you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.