Effective Date: September 05, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Nichols WD LLC dba ClearPaths (“ClearPaths,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you (“Customer,” “you,” or “your”) access or use the ClearPaths platform, websites, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information when you use the Service:
a. Account Information: Name, business name, email address, phone number, billing information, and login credentials.
b. Customer Data: Information you input into the Service about your clients, jobs, employees, and transactions.
c. Usage Data: Technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, and usage logs.
d. Communication Data: Information from emails, messages, and communications sent through the Service.

HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
a. Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
b. Process transactions and subscription payments.
c. Send service-related notifications, reminders, and updates.
d. Respond to support requests and customer inquiries.
e. Monitor usage and performance of the Service.
f. Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.

DATA OWNERSHIP
You retain ownership of the customer and business data you input into the Service. ClearPaths acts only as a custodian of this data. We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

DATA SHARING
We may share your information as follows:
a. Service Providers: With trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, hosting, communications).
b. Nichols WD Partnership: With Nichols WD, LLC for marketing or creative services only if requested by you.
c. Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
d. Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality obligations.

DATA SECURITY
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, and you use the Service at your own risk.

DATA RETENTION
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide the Service. Upon cancellation or termination, you may request a data export within one (1) day. Thereafter, we may delete or anonymize your data in accordance with our policies.

INTERNATIONAL USE
The Service is intended for users within the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to access, update, or delete your personal information. Requests may be submitted to ClearPaths support.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

ClearPaths

(651) 615-9772

[email protected]

113 5th Ave S

Saint Cloud, MN 56301