Privacy Policy

Who Operates This Site

The Scalebrate website is owned and operated by Gravity Conservation LLC. Scalebrate is a Gravity Conservation LLC organization.

Throughout this policy, "we," "us," and "our" refer to Gravity Conservation LLC operating as Scalebrate.

What Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: When you sign up for membership, we collect your name, email address, and payment information.
• Profile Information: Information you choose to add to your member profile.
• Communications: When you contact us, submit forms, or participate in community discussions.
• Usage Data: Basic information about how you use the site, including pages visited and features accessed.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve membership services
• Process payments and send transactional communications
• Send you updates, newsletters, and relevant Alliance communications
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Conduct research and analysis to improve our offerings
• Protect against fraud and abuse

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use third-party services for payment processing (Stripe), email communication (email service provider), and basic analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit permission, such as public recognition for Founding Members (opt-in only).

We do not share member contact information with Supporters, partners, or third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Payment Processing: Stripe (for secure payment handling)
• Email Services: For transactional emails and newsletters
• Analytics: Basic website analytics to understand usage patterns

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use industry-standard encryption for sensitive data and secure third-party payment processors for all financial transactions.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your account information at any time
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (transactional emails are required for membership)
• Export: Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scalebrate.com.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account cancellation, we may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention) or legal requirements.

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies for essential site functionality and basic analytics. We do not use invasive tracking or sell data to advertising networks.

Children's Privacy

Scalebrate is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify members of significant changes via email. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact for Privacy Questions

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@scalebrate.com
Subject Line: Privacy Question

Gravity Conservation LLC
Operating as Scalebrate