Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 14 May 2020

Third Derivative respects your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes who we are, what information we might collect about you, how we might use that information, who may access that information, and how you can manage your preferences.

WHO WE ARE AND HOW TO CONTACT US

A joint venture of RMI and New Energy Nexus, Third Derivative (D3) is a vertically integrated engine for climate innovation. We combine a next-generation accelerator, committed venture capital, a curated ecosystem of global corporations, and unparalleled market, regulatory, and policy insights.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the website form.

PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We collect your personal information in order to provide and improve products and services related to applications to our program, networking, and marketing and communications. Here are the types of information we gather:

Information You Give Us: In the course of submitting newsletter subscribe and other web forms; creating an account (i.e., login and password) in features such as Third Derivative’s startup application portal; direct correspondence with Third Derivative team members; and/or other activities, you may provide to us and we may collect from you personal information potentially including: name, title, organization, email address, phone number, mailing address, social media handles, profile picture, etc.

Automatic Information: In the process of browsing the third-derivative.org website, opening and clicking links in emails from us, and other activities, we automatically receive and store information that helps us improve our content, products, and services, such as whether you’ve opened an email, which links you may have clicked in that email, and which pages of our website are most popular.

Information From Other Sources: We might receive information about you from other sources, similar in nature to the basic types of personal information outlined above in the Information You Give Us section.

WHO HAS ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION

We will never sell, lease, or otherwise share your personal information with unaffiliated, third-party individuals and organizations. Your personal information will only be used: a) across the Third Derivative team to deliver services and communications, b) with core partner organizations (e.g., Rocky Mountain Institute, New Energy Nexus), and c) with select third-party vendors (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot, Submittable) only as necessary to deliver Third Derivative services and communications and to perform the functions described above.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Your information will be used to improve Third Derivative products, services, and communications, and to offer a more tailored and engaging experience with Third Derivative, potentially including, but not limited to: