Children's Privacy Policy

At Verdantix, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and safety of all individuals who interact with our platforms and services. This Children’s Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information involving children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of majority in certain jurisdictions) in full compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other relevant data protection regulations.

Our Services Are Not Directed at Children

Verdantix provides enterprise-grade sustainability consulting, renewable energy infrastructure, carbon analytics, and green technology solutions exclusively to businesses, educational institutions, government entities, and professional organizations. Our websites, applications, APIs, and client portals are strictly designed for a business-to-business (B2B) audience and are not intended for use, access, or engagement by children under the age of 13.

Information Collection & Usage

We do not knowingly collect, store, process, or share personal information from children under 13 without prior, verifiable parental consent. Our data collection practices are focused on enterprise account management, service delivery, and regulatory compliance. In the rare event that we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take immediate steps to secure and delete such information from our active servers and backups within a legally compliant timeframe.

Parental Rights & Consent

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to Verdantix without your knowledge or consent, please contact our Privacy Team immediately. Parents and guardians retain the right to:

• Review any personal information that may have been collected from their child
• Request immediate deletion of such information from our systems
• Withdraw consent for any future data processing activities
• Opt out of any non-essential communications or analytics tracking
• Verify compliance with applicable children's privacy laws

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our digital properties may utilize cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies for site functionality, security, analytics, and performance optimization. These tools are configured to avoid targeting, profiling, or tracking minors. If a specific service requires parental consent for data collection, we will obtain explicit verification before activating any associated tracking mechanisms.

Data Security & Retention

Any data that may inadvertently enter our systems is protected using industry-standard encryption (TLS 1.3+ in transit, AES-256 at rest), strict access controls, and regular security audits. We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill operational, legal, or safety requirements. Child-related data, if ever collected, is subject to accelerated deletion protocols.

Third-Party Services & External Links

Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites, educational resources, or partner ecosystems. This policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage parents to review the privacy policies of any third-party services and to educate children on safe internet practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Children’s Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal obligations. Any material updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our enterprise services following such updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised terms.