Privacy Policy for Waste Exploration Technologies

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1. Introduction

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Waste Exploration Technologies is on a mission to help businesses build more efficient and sustainable waste operations. We rely on data and insights to save our customers time and money so they can focus on their core missions. Our Privacy Policy explains how we manage data that identifies or that could reasonably identify or be linked to an individual or household ("Personal Information").

Our products and services are intended for use by business customers and are not intended for personal, family, or household use. We collect and process Personal Information in a commercial context to provide our products and services to our business customers and to operate our business. We want you to understand how we collect, use, and disclose Personal Information, and your rights and choices regarding your Personal Information, including the right to object to certain types of processing we carry out.

As used in this Privacy Policy, "Waste Exploration Technologies," "we," "our," and "us" refer to Waste Exploration Technologies, and "you" and "your" refer to the individual interacting with us.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us at support@wastexai.com.

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2. Applicability of this Privacy Policy & Our Business

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This Privacy Policy applies to certain information we collect and process as a Controller (defined below) about you when you use or interact with:

• Our waste operations platform and associated technology we provide for access to and use of those services (the "Services");
• Our marketing websites (the "Website"); and
• Our social media, emails, advertisements, and other locations where you interact with our business (collectively, with the Services and Website, the "Business").

Data protection laws distinguish between entities that control the purposes and means of processing Personal Information ("Controllers") and entities that process Personal Information on behalf of other entities ("Processors"). Our agreement with a business customer (a "Company") governs our provision of Services. When we process Personal Information on behalf of a Company to provide contracted Services, we do so as a Processor in accordance with the terms of our agreement and the Company's instructions, not this Privacy Policy. If you wish to exercise your rights regarding Personal Information we are processing on behalf of a Company, you should contact that Company for assistance.

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3. Personal Information We Process

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We process Personal Information to deliver our Services and to operate our Business.

A. Personal Information Provided Directly to Us

The Services are intended for use by Companies and their employees and other authorized users ("Authorized Users"). We collect and process Personal Information when you submit it to our Business, including:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, employer, and job title.
• Identity Verification & Risk Information: Information about the Company’s owners or control persons requested during the application and underwriting process.
• Communications: Information provided when you contact sales or support, provide product feedback, or correspond with us.
• Audio and/or Video Recordings: We may collect recordings during sales or support calls, and you will be notified and given the option to opt-out.

In connection with providing the Services, we also collect additional Personal Information of Authorized Users, such as:

• Authorized User Information: Your name, email, login credentials, and other information used by your Company to invite and manage Authorized Users on the platform.
• Transaction Data: Information associated with your bill payments for our Services, which may include Personal Information.
• Platform Telemetry Data: We collect data from sensors and devices you connect to our platform, such as sensor readings, device identifiers, and operational logs, which are necessary for the Services to function.

B. Personal Information Generated and Collected Automatically

When you interact with our Business, we automatically collect:

• Use Data: Information and metadata about the pages or content you visit, the features you interact with, how much time you spend using the Services, and login and crash data.
• Device Data: Information about the type of device or browser you use, your device's operating software, your internet service provider, and your IP address.
• Location Data: An approximate location derived from your IP address.

We use cookies and similar technologies (like Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA) to help us collect and process this information automatically.

C. Personal Information Collected from Other Sources

We may also collect Personal Information from other sources, including:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our Business and which may collect Personal Information depending on the services they provide.
• Publicly-Available Sources: Information in the public domain that helps us identify potential customers and partners.

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4. How We Use Personal Information

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We use Personal Information for the following business purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Business: To operate and manage our Services, Website, and other parts of our Business, including to perform customer validation, verify information, and analyze and monitor usage.
• To Communicate with You: To send you notices, updates, security alerts, and other transactional communications, and to respond to support requests.
• To Detect and Prevent Fraud and Security Incidents: To maintain the safety and security of our Business and manage risk, including by investigating suspicious activity.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To fulfill legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• To Develop and Improve Our Business: To make our Services as useful as possible, including by identifying and troubleshooting issues and improving our products.
• For Marketing and Advertising: To develop, send, and measure advertising and communications about our products and Services. We use tracking technologies like cookies for this purpose. For more information, see Section 6.
• At Your Direction: To fulfill any other purpose at your direction.

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5. Disclosure of Personal Information

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We disclose Personal Information we collect in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

A. Service Providers and Sub-Processors

Waste Exploration Technologies uses a number of third-party service providers and sub-processors to deliver our Services to you. These third parties are authorized to use your Personal Information only as necessary to provide these services to us. We have contracts in place with all our sub-processors that are designed to help safeguard your Personal Information.

Here is a list of the key sub-processors we use to provide our Services:

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Category: Cloud Infrastructure
• Purpose: We use Google Cloud Platform for our core cloud hosting and for secure data storage.

Google Cloud (Vertex AI)

• Category: AI & Data Processing
• Purpose: Vertex AI powers AI-driven features within our platform for data processing and platform analytics.

Heap / Fivetran

• Category: Product Analytics & Error Handling
• Purpose: We use these services for application performance monitoring, data integration, and error tracking to help us identify and fix issues with our Services.

Intercom

• Category: Customer Support & Communications
• Purpose: We use Intercom as our platform for handling customer support inquiries, user messaging, and engagement.

Dropbox Sign

• Category: Document Signature
• Purpose: We use Dropbox Sign for processing and obtaining legally binding electronic signatures on contracts and other documents.

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B. Other Disclosures

In addition to the sub-processors listed above, we may disclose Personal Information to the following parties:

• Affiliates: We may disclose Personal Information to affiliates and related entities of Waste Exploration Technologies.
• Business Customers: We disclose Personal Information to your Company so that we can provide the Services on its behalf.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: We may disclose Personal Information in connection with any proposed or actual merger, purchase, or sale of our business.
• Public Authorities: We may disclose Personal Information to regulators, law enforcement, or courts to comply with applicable law or legal process.

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6. Your Rights and Choices

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Subject to limitations under applicable law, you have rights and choices with respect to your Personal Information.

A. Access, Correction, and Deletion

Residents of certain jurisdictions have rights to:

• Know what Personal Information we process about you and to access a copy of it.
• Correct inaccurate Personal Information about you.
• Request that we delete Personal Information about you.

These rights may be limited in some circumstances. To exercise any of your rights, please submit a request to support@wastexai.com. We may require additional information from you to help us verify your identity. If we are processing Personal Information on behalf of your Company, you should contact the Company directly.

B. Communication Preferences

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email. You cannot opt out of transactional and relationship emails related to your account and our ongoing business relations.

C. Tracking Technology Control

• Cookies: Most browsers accept cookies by default. You can instruct your browser to decline or delete cookies, but be aware that some parts of our Business may not function correctly.
• Global Privacy Control (GPC): Our Website is designed to respect GPC signals from supported browsers, which can indicate your choice to opt out of certain data processing.
• Do Not Track: We do not currently monitor or take action with respect to "Do Not Track" signals.
• Analytics and Targeted Advertising: Google provides tools to allow you to opt out of Google Analytics at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Opt Out of "Sales" or "Sharing": To the extent our use of advertising cookies constitutes a "sale" or "share" under California law, you have the right to opt-out. You can exercise this right by enabling the Global Privacy Control (GPC) on your browser.

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7. International Data Transfers

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Our Business is headquartered in and operated from the United States. All Personal Information we collect is transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. Data protection laws in the United States may differ from those of your country of residence.

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8. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Information

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Where required by law, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing Personal Information: at your direction and in performance of a contract; compliance with our legal obligations; your consent; and to further the legitimate interests of our business.

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9. Security

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We use various technical and organizational measures designed to protect your Personal Information. However, no information security program is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your Personal Information. If you suspect unauthorized activity, please contact us immediately at support@wastexai.com.

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10. Use by Minors

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We do not direct any of our Services to minors, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you believe your minor uses the Services, please contact us at support@wastexai.com.

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11. Retention

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We retain Personal Information for as long as we have a business purpose to do so and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations. Generally, this means we keep your information as long as your Company's account is active. When the applicable retention period elapses, we will delete or de-identify your Personal Information. When an account is canceled, data is typically deleted from our active systems within 60 days and from backups within an additional 90 days.

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12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

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We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we will provide you with reasonable notice. We encourage you to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed.

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13. Contact Us; Data Controller

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: support@wastexai.com
• By mail: Waste Exploration Technologies, Attn: Privacy, 108 Moffett Blvd # 416 Mountain View, CA 94043

Where we act as the Controller of your data, the Controller is Waste Exploration Technologies.

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14. Additional Information for California Residents

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These additional disclosures apply only to California residents.

A. California Notice at Collection

At or before the time of collection, you have a right to know the categories of Personal Information we collect, the purposes for its use, whether it is "sold" or "shared," and how long it is retained. Please see the relevant sections of this policy for that information.

• Categories of Personal Information We Collect: In the past 12 months, we have collected:

• Identifiers (e.g., name, email, IP address).
• Customer Records (e.g., billing information).
• Employment Information (e.g., job title, employer).
• Commercial or Transaction Information.
• Internet Activity (e.g., Browse history, interactions with our Website).
• Approximate Location Data.
• Inferences drawn from the above, including from sensor telemetry data.

• Rights to Know, Correct, and Delete: You have the right to request details about our data practices and to request that we correct or delete your Personal Information. To exercise your rights, please contact support@wastexai.com.
• Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: We do not sell Personal Information for money. However, our use of online advertising services may be considered a "share" or "sale" under California law. The categories of information "shared" may include Identifiers, Internet Activity, and Commercial Information. You can opt out of this activity by enabling the Global Privacy Control (GPC) on your browser.
• Authorized Agent: You can designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. The agent must have your written permission to do so.

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15. Additional Information for Virginia Residents

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This section applies only to Virginia residents.

Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), a "Consumer" is a resident of Virginia acting in an individual or household context. If this definition applies to you, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to be informed whether we are processing your personal data.
• Right to access, correct inaccuracies in, or request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Right to opt out of the processing of your personal data for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or certain types of profiling.

Waste Exploration Technologies does not sell personal data for monetary consideration. To exercise any of your rights under the Virginia CDPA, please contact us at support@wastexai.com. We may request additional information to verify your request.