Privacy Policy

Advize LLC ("Advize," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.advize.ai and related software services (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access or use the Services.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors to our website
• Users of the Advize.ai platform
• Business customers and authorized representatives

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following categories of information:

Identifiers

• Name
• Business email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title or role

Business & Facility Information

• Facility name
• Permit identifiers
• Regulatory identifiers
• Uploaded documents (e.g., SWPPP, reports)

Communications

• Support inquiries
• AI Assistant prompts
• Feedback or survey responses

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device identifiers
• Operating system
• Access times and pages viewed
• Log files and audit events

This information is used for security, analytics, and service reliability.

2.3 Publicly Available Information

Advize aggregates information from public regulatory sources, including environmental and permitting databases maintained by government agencies.

This information:

• Is publicly available
• Is not private personal information
• Is not controlled by Advize

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and operate the Services
• Generate data summaries and Advize Reports
• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Improve functionality and performance
• Monitor security and prevent misuse
• Communicate service-related notices
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for consumer advertising or behavioral profiling.

4. AI and Automated Processing

Advize uses automated systems, including AI-based tools, to process information solely for the purpose of delivering requested Services.

Important clarifications:

• Customer-uploaded data is not shared with other customers
• Data is not made public
• We do not train public models on customer-specific content

Users remain responsible for validating all outputs.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose information:

• To service providers under contractual confidentiality obligations
• To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
• To protect rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition)

We do not sell personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain information:

• While your account is active
• As necessary to fulfill contractual obligations
• To comply with legal, regulatory, or audit requirements

You may request account deletion, subject to applicable retention laws.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and use
• Request access to your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

Advize does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

8.2 Business-to-Business Data Notice (California)

Information collected in a business-to-business context (e.g., employee or contractor acting on behalf of an organization) is used solely for business purposes and is not used for consumer profiling.

8.3 Shine the Light (California Civil Code §1798.83)

Advize does not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

8.4 Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have similar rights under applicable privacy laws. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

9. International Users

The Services are operated from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

10. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Information