Privacy Policy

The information we collect depends on the product, service, project, source, and applicable law.

A. Business and Professional Information

Accel primarily works with business and professional information.

We may collect information such as:

• name;
• professional title;
• employer;
• company name;
• department;
• seniority;
• professional role;
• professional email address;
• business telephone number;
• professional mobile number where lawfully available;
• professional profile information;
• business address;
• business location;
• professional biography;
• employment history;
• professional qualifications;
• industry;
• organizational relationships;
• business ownership information;
• company affiliation; and
• other business-related information.

We may collect information about companies and organizations, including:

• company name;
• legal entity name;
• website;
• domain;
• industry;
• employee count;
• revenue;
• headquarters;
• office locations;
• company description;
• ownership structure;
• parent and subsidiary relationships;
• funding information;
• business registration information;
• corporate filings;
• business status;
• NAICS and SIC classifications;
• locations;
• corporate structure;
• business growth indicators;
• hiring activity;
• technology usage;
• expansion activity; and
• other company characteristics.

Some company information may not constitute personal information. However, information relating to sole proprietors, business owners, employees, or other identifiable individuals may be personal information under applicable law.

Depending on the applicable project and lawful source, we may collect:

• professional email addresses;
• business telephone numbers;
• direct-dial telephone numbers;
• professional mobile telephone numbers;
• company telephone numbers;
• professional mailing addresses;
• professional profile URLs; and
• other business contact information.

We may use third-party verification processes to assess whether contact information remains accurate or deliverable.

We may collect information that is lawfully available to the public.

Sources may include:

• company websites;
• corporate directories;
• government records;
• business registrations;
• regulatory filings;
• professional websites;
• public professional profiles;
• public job postings;
• company career pages;
• public company documentation;
• press releases;
• news publications;
• government databases;
• professional licensing databases;
• public procurement records;
• publicly accessible corporate records;
• public technical documentation;
• public developer resources;
• public repositories;
• publicly accessible conference materials;
• public presentations;
• public company announcements;
• vendor customer stories; and
• other publicly available online or offline sources.

We may collect, organize, normalize, verify, classify, or combine information obtained from these sources.

Accel may obtain information from third parties that are authorized or otherwise permitted to provide such information.

These sources may include:

• commercial data providers;
• business information providers;
• identity and audience data providers;
• verification providers;
• business registries;
• data licensors;
• research partners;
• technology providers;
• customers;
• marketing data providers; and
• other lawful data sources.

We expect third-party providers to collect and provide information in accordance with their contractual obligations and applicable law.

Customers may provide Accel with information for enrichment, research, verification, analysis, matching, or other processing.

This may include:

• CRM records;
• prospect databases;
• customer records;
• company lists;
• contact lists;
• internal identifiers;
• addresses;
• email addresses;
• telephone numbers;
• business characteristics;
• customer-specified criteria; and
• other information required for a project.

Where we process information on behalf of a customer and subject to that customer's instructions, the customer may be the controller or business responsible for determining how that information is used.

In those situations, requests regarding the customer's use of the information may need to be directed to the customer.

When you visit an Accel website, we may automatically collect information such as:

• IP address;
• browser type;
• device type;
• operating system;
• pages visited;
• referring website;
• time and date of visit;
• approximate location derived from an IP address;
• interactions with the website;
• cookies and similar identifiers; and
• other standard website analytics information.

We may use cookies, pixels, analytics technologies, and similar tools to operate, secure, measure, and improve our website.

If you contact Accel, request information, submit a form, schedule a meeting, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

• your name;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• company;
• job title;
• contents of communications;
• requested services;
• meeting information; and
• other information you choose to provide.

Accel may collect and analyze publicly obtainable information concerning the technologies used by companies.

This may include evidence derived from:

• websites;
• scripts;
• network requests;
• public DNS records;
• mail infrastructure;
• public technical documentation;
• careers pages;
• job descriptions;
• privacy policies;
• subprocessor disclosures;
• help centers;
• engineering blogs;
• public repositories;
• vendor case studies;
• public integrations;
• developer documentation;
• public company statements; and
• similar sources.

We may use such evidence to determine whether a company appears to use, have used, evaluate, adopt, replace, integrate with, or otherwise interact with particular technologies.

Technographic information generally concerns organizations rather than individuals, although some supporting evidence may include professional information relating to employees.

Accel may derive information from other data.

For example, we may generate:

• company classifications;
• business categories;
• market segments;
• technology classifications;
• growth indicators;
• expansion indicators;
• qualification scores;
• prioritization scores;
• business intent indicators;
• likely company attributes;
• data quality assessments;
• confidence ratings; and
• other business-related insights.

We seek to distinguish factual information from information that is inferred, estimated, or derived where appropriate.

We may use information to:

• provide our products and services;
• build custom datasets;
• enrich customer data;
• verify business information;
• validate contact information;
• develop company profiles;
• develop professional contact records;
• identify businesses meeting customer-defined criteria;
• create market intelligence products;
• provide technographic intelligence;
• create business signals;
• develop data products;
• license data;
• fulfill customer requests;
• conduct research;
• maintain and update datasets;
• identify outdated information;
• correct records;
• deduplicate records;
• improve data quality;
• assess data accuracy;
• develop new data products;
• operate our website;
• respond to inquiries;
• provide customer support;
• market our services;
• prevent fraud and misuse;
• maintain security;
• comply with legal obligations;
• establish or defend legal claims;
• enforce agreements; and
• otherwise operate and improve our business.

Customers may provide existing information to Accel for enrichment.

Depending on the engagement, Accel may append information such as:

• company information;
• firmographics;
• industry;
• revenue;
• employee count;
• location;
• professional contacts;
• business email addresses;
• business telephone numbers;
• technology information;
• ownership information;
• business signals; and
• other customer-requested attributes.

We may use multiple sources to compare, verify, normalize, or complete records.

We do not guarantee that every requested attribute will be available for every record.

Accel may license or provide data to customers where permitted by applicable law.

Recipients may include:

• businesses;
• professional services organizations;
• technology companies;
• data companies;
• sales organizations;
• marketing organizations;
• financial services organizations;
• government-related organizations;
• economic development organizations;
• research organizations; and
• other commercial customers.

The exact information provided depends on the product, customer, permitted purpose, contractual requirements, and applicable law.

We may contractually restrict the use, resale, disclosure, or misuse of data where appropriate.

We may disclose information to service providers that help us operate our business.

These may include providers of:

• cloud infrastructure;
• hosting;
• data processing;
• data verification;
• software;
• communications;
• analytics;
• security;
• professional services;
• payment processing;
• customer relationship management;
• data storage; and
• other operational services.

These providers may process information on our behalf or provide services necessary to support our operations.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

• comply with applicable law;
• respond to lawful legal process;
• respond to government requests;
• protect our rights;
• protect the rights or safety of others;
• investigate fraud;
• investigate misuse;
• enforce agreements;
• protect our systems;
• establish, exercise, or defend legal claims; or
• comply with regulatory obligations.

We may also disclose or transfer information in connection with:

• a merger;
• acquisition;
• financing;
• restructuring;
• bankruptcy;
• sale of assets;
• corporate transaction; or
• potential corporate transaction.

Certain privacy laws define terms such as "sale," "sharing," or "targeted advertising" broadly.

Some of Accel's data licensing activities may constitute a "sale" or similar regulated disclosure under certain state privacy laws even where no traditional consumer purchase transaction occurs.

Where applicable, individuals may have the right to opt out of:

• the sale of personal information;
• the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising;
• targeted advertising; or
• certain forms of profiling.

Accel will honor applicable opt-out rights as required by law.

Requests may be submitted using the methods described in the Your Privacy Rights section below.

Where legally required, Accel will also recognize qualifying browser-based universal opt-out mechanisms, such as Global Privacy Control.

Accel does not seek to build products around highly sensitive personal information unless there is a lawful and legitimate reason to process such information and appropriate safeguards are in place.

Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, sensitive information may include:

• government identification numbers;
• financial account credentials;
• precise geolocation;
• health information;
• biometric information used for identification;
• racial or ethnic origin;
• religious beliefs;
• sexual orientation;
• citizenship or immigration status; and
• certain other legally designated categories.

If Accel processes sensitive personal information, we will do so only as permitted by applicable law and subject to any required restrictions, notices, consent obligations, or opt-out rights.

Unless required for a lawful and specifically approved business purpose, Accel does not intentionally seek to collect:

• passwords;
• authentication credentials;
• private communications;
• complete financial account credentials;
• private medical records;
• private educational records;
• private browsing histories obtained through unauthorized means; or
• information obtained through unlawful access.

We do not knowingly obtain information through hacking, unauthorized system access, circumvention of access controls, or other unlawful methods.

Depending on the information involved, we may obtain personal information from:

• the individual;
• customers;
• public records;
• government sources;
• company websites;
• professional sources;
• licensed data providers;
• public professional profiles;
• business directories;
• publicly available internet sources;
• service providers;
• business partners;
• corporate filings;
• public databases; and
• information derived from other lawful sources.

Accel uses processes designed to improve the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and currency of information.

These processes may include:

• multi-source comparison;
• normalization;
• deduplication;
• automated validation;
• human review;
• contact verification;
• source comparison;
• confidence scoring; and
• periodic refreshes.

However, information changes continuously.

No business information provider can guarantee that every record is accurate, complete, or current at all times.

Individuals may contact us to request correction of inaccurate personal information where applicable.

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

• provide products and services;
• maintain historical records;
• comply with contractual commitments;
• maintain data accuracy;
• fulfill legal obligations;
• resolve disputes;
• prevent fraud;
• enforce agreements; and
• support legitimate business operations.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

• the type of information;
• the source of information;
• customer requirements;
• legal obligations;
• contractual obligations;
• the sensitivity of the information; and
• the purpose for processing.

We may retain deidentified or aggregated information for longer periods where permitted by law.

Accel uses administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against:

• unauthorized access;
• unauthorized disclosure;
• loss;
• misuse;
• alteration; and
• destruction.

Security measures may include:

• access controls;
• authentication controls;
• restricted system permissions;
• secure cloud infrastructure;
• encryption where appropriate;
• credential management;
• monitoring;
• backups;
• vendor oversight; and
• internal policies.

No system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to:

• know whether we process your personal information;
• access personal information we maintain about you;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion of personal information;
• obtain certain information in a portable format;
• opt out of the sale of personal information;
• opt out of certain forms of sharing;
• opt out of targeted advertising;
• opt out of certain forms of automated profiling;
• limit certain uses of sensitive personal information;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• object to certain processing;
• restrict certain processing; and
• appeal a decision regarding a privacy request.

These rights vary by jurisdiction and may be subject to exceptions.

You may submit a privacy request by contacting:

Accel Corporate Solutions

Please use the subject line:

Privacy Request

and describe the nature of your request.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

Verification may require information reasonably necessary to confirm that the requester is the individual to whom the information relates.

We will not require more information than reasonably necessary for verification.

Where permitted by law, you may authorize another person or entity to submit a privacy request on your behalf.

We may require reasonable evidence that the agent is authorized to act for you and may separately verify your identity.

Residents of certain jurisdictions may have the right to appeal our decision regarding a privacy request.

If your request is denied and your jurisdiction provides an appeal right, instructions for submitting an appeal will be included in our response.

Accel will not unlawfully discriminate against an individual for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights under state privacy laws.

Depending on the applicable law, these may include rights concerning:

• access;
• correction;
• deletion;
• portability;
• sale;
• targeted advertising;
• profiling;
• sensitive data; and
• appeals.

States with comprehensive privacy laws may impose different definitions, exemptions, and requirements.

Accel will respond to verified requests in accordance with the law applicable to the requesting individual.

This section supplements the remainder of this Privacy Policy for California residents.

Depending on our activities and the applicability of California law, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers

Examples:

• name;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• IP address;
• business contact information; and
• online identifiers.

Personal Records Information

Examples may include:

• contact information;
• address information; and
• other information covered by applicable California law.

Commercial Information

Examples may include information concerning:

• business relationships;
• products or services;
• organizational activity; and
• commercial interests.

Internet or Electronic Network Activity

Examples:

• website interactions;
• device information;
• browser information; and
• online activity involving our services.

Geolocation Information

We may process general location information derived from business addresses, professional locations, or IP addresses.

Professional or Employment Information

Examples:

• employer;
• title;
• department;
• professional history;
• role;
• professional qualifications; and
• business affiliations.

Inferences

We may derive business-related classifications, scores, signals, or attributes from other information.

Sensitive Personal Information

Accel does not intentionally use sensitive personal information for purposes inconsistent with applicable law.

The categories of sources from which we collect information are described in the Sources of Personal Information section.

The purposes for which we use information are described in the How We Use Information section.

Categories of recipients may include:

• customers;
• service providers;
• contractors;
• professional advisers;
• technology providers;
• government authorities where legally required; and
• parties involved in corporate transactions.

Certain data licensing activities may be considered a sale under California law.

California residents may request to opt out where applicable.

Where required by applicable law, you may request that Accel not sell or share your personal information.

Requests may be submitted by email:

Accel will also honor legally recognized universal opt-out preference signals where required.

Where European data protection law applies, Accel processes personal information under one or more lawful bases.

Depending on the context, these may include:

Legitimate Interests

We may process business and professional information where necessary for legitimate business interests, including:

• providing business information products;
• conducting business research;
• maintaining accurate business information;
• supporting B2B sales and marketing activities;
• detecting technology usage;
• maintaining customer relationships;
• protecting our services; and
• operating our business.

We consider the nature of the information, the context in which it was obtained, reasonable expectations, and potential effects on individuals when relying on legitimate interests.

Contract

We may process information when necessary to enter into or perform a contract.

Legal Obligation

We may process information where necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Consent

Where required, we may process information based on consent.

Where processing is based on consent, consent may generally be withdrawn subject to applicable law.

Where applicable, individuals may have the right to:

• access personal information;
• correct inaccurate information;
• request deletion;
• restrict processing;
• object to processing;
• obtain data portability;
• withdraw consent;
• lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority; and
• object to direct marketing.

Where we rely on legitimate interests, you may have the right to object to processing based on your particular circumstances.

You may always object to processing for direct marketing where applicable.

Accel may process information in the United States or other jurisdictions.

Where required by applicable law, we will use appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.

These may include contractual safeguards or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

Accel may use business contact information to communicate with organizations and professionals about products or services that we believe may be relevant to their professional role.

Our business outreach may be based on factors such as:

• job role;
• company;
• industry;
• professional responsibilities;
• business needs;
• publicly available business information; and
• other relevant professional criteria.

Recipients may opt out of Accel marketing communications using the unsubscribe mechanism included in the communication or by contacting us.

Opting out of marketing does not necessarily require deletion of information where retention is otherwise permitted or required by law.

Accel does not interpret possession of a telephone number as permission to send marketing text messages or place calls where consent or another legal basis is required.

Customers using data provided by Accel are responsible for complying with laws applicable to their communications, including applicable telemarketing, telephone, text messaging, direct marketing, and do- not-call requirements.

Customers are responsible for using Accel products and services lawfully.

Depending on the product or agreement, customers may be prohibited from using information:

• for unlawful discrimination;
• for harassment;
• for stalking;
• for fraud;
• for identity theft;
• to determine eligibility for credit where prohibited;
• to determine eligibility for employment where prohibited;
• to determine eligibility for housing where prohibited;
• to determine insurance eligibility where prohibited;
• for unlawful surveillance;
• for unlawful profiling; or
• for any other prohibited purpose.

Accel may suspend or terminate access where we reasonably believe our products are being misused.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in a separate written agreement, Accel products are not consumer reports and are not intended to be used for purposes governed by the U.S. Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Customers may not use Accel data to determine a consumer's eligibility for:

• credit;
• employment;
• insurance;
• housing; or
• another purpose regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act unless Accel has expressly authorized that use in writing and all applicable legal requirements have been satisfied.

Accel's products and services are intended for businesses and adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website or intentionally create commercial data products concerning children.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child in circumstances prohibited by applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete or otherwise address that information.

Our website may use:

• necessary cookies;
• analytics cookies;
• functionality cookies;
• security technologies; and
• similar technologies.

Where required by law, visitors will be provided with appropriate choices concerning non-essential cookies.

Browser settings may also allow users to restrict or delete cookies.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

Accel is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of websites they visit.

Certain jurisdictions regulate businesses that collect and provide personal information concerning individuals with whom they do not have a direct relationship.

To the extent Accel is subject to a data broker registration, deletion mechanism, disclosure, or other regulatory requirement in a particular jurisdiction, Accel intends to comply with applicable requirements.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy should be interpreted as a statement that a particular data broker law applies or does not apply to Accel.

We may create deidentified, anonymized, statistical, or aggregated information.

Where information has been deidentified, we will not intentionally attempt to reidentify it except where permitted for security, testing, compliance, or other lawful purposes.

We may use and disclose aggregated or deidentified information as permitted by law.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

• changes in our products;
• changes in our data practices;
• changes in applicable law;
• regulatory requirements; or
• other operational changes.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

Material changes may be communicated through our website or another appropriate method where required.

Questions about this Privacy Policy or Accel's privacy practices may be directed to:

Accel Corporate Solutions

For privacy rights requests, please include:

Privacy Request

in the subject line.

Accel's business depends on making information more useful without sacrificing responsible data practices.

Our goal is to collect and provide data in a manner that is lawful, appropriately sourced, transparent, accurate, secure, and appropriate for the business purpose for which it is used.