Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Clear Paths Growth LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Who We Are
Clear Paths Growth LLC is a strategic advisory firm based in the United States. We operate the Clear Paths Growth website, the Payment Economics Network, the Payment Economics Journal, and related services.
Contact for privacy matters:
Email: privacy@clearpathsgrowth.com
Address: Clear Paths Growth LLC, Burlington, Vermont, United States
What Data We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: First name, last name
- Contact Data: Email address
- Profile Data: Your selected path (professional, association, or technology), assessment responses, resource access history
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system (collected automatically via standard web technologies)
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:
- Direct interactions: When you fill out forms, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us
- Automated technologies: As you navigate our site, we may automatically collect Technical Data using cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide access to the Payment Economics Network and resource library
- To send you relevant resources based on your selected path
- To send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To respond to your inquiries
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and other jurisdictions with similar laws, we process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
- Contract: To provide services you have requested
- Legitimate interests: To improve our services and understand how our website is used, where this does not override your rights
- Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws
Marketing Communications
We will only send you marketing communications if you have given explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
- Emailing us at privacy@clearpathsgrowth.com
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Service providers: Including HubSpot (CRM and email), Netlify (hosting), and Stripe (payments), who process data on our behalf under contractual obligations
- Legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights
International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Specifically:
- Account and profile data: Until you request deletion or close your account
- Marketing consent records: 3 years from last interaction or until consent is withdrawn
- Technical and usage data: 26 months
Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@clearpathsgrowth.com. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
Cookies
We use essential cookies required for the website to function. We also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For detailed information about the cookies we use, see our Cookie Policy (available upon request).
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Clear Paths Growth LLC
Email: privacy@clearpathsgrowth.com
Burlington, Vermont, United States