Effective Date: September 3, 2025
Last Updated: October 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Alon Technologies, LLC ("Alon," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware limited liability company, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at https://alontechnologies.com/ (the "Site") or submit your email address through our forms.
This policy applies to residents of all U.S. states, including Delaware, California, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws, as well as international users where applicable.
By using our Site or providing your email address, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site or submit your information.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you submit a form on our Site, we collect:
- Email Address: Required for communications and updates
- Name: If provided (optional on some forms)
- Submission Metadata: Timestamp, user agent (browser information), and CSRF tokens for security
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide in form fields
2.1.1 Form Security Data
To protect against spam and security threats, we automatically collect:
- Rate Limiting Data: Submission timestamps to prevent spam
- Security Tokens: CSRF tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery
- Browser Information: Limited user agent data for security analysis
- Input Validation: Sanitized and validated form inputs
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on Site, referring website
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 10 for details
2.3 Purpose and Legal Basis
We collect this information to:
- Send you updates about Alon's NIL platform and services
- Analyze and improve our Site functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
- Pursue our legitimate business interests in the competitive NIL market
3. How We Use Your Information
Your email address and associated data are used for:
3.1 Primary Uses
- Email Communications: Sending newsletters, product updates, NIL market insights, and promotional content related to our platform
- Service Delivery: Providing information you've requested about our NIL scoring model and services
- Platform Improvement: Analyzing engagement to enhance user experience
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and protecting our rights
3.2 Marketing Communications
Consent Requirement: By submitting your email through our forms, you provide explicit consent to receive marketing communications from Alon. You may withdraw this consent at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism in every email.
Consent Records: We maintain records of when and how consent was obtained, including timestamp, IP address, and the specific form used.
4. How We Share Your Information
We share your personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and delivering services, including:
- Google Services:
- Google Fonts (font delivery service)
- Google Apps Script (form processing and data collection)
- Google Analytics (if implemented - website usage analytics)
- Email Service Platforms: AWS WorkMail for internal communications
- Web Hosting and CDN Services: For website delivery and performance
- Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram)
These providers are contractually obligated to:
- Use your data only for specified purposes on our behalf
- Maintain confidentiality and security standards
- Comply with applicable data protection laws
Third-Party Privacy Policies:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- AWS Privacy Notice: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
- Twitter/X Privacy Policy: https://twitter.com/privacy
- LinkedIn Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Instagram Privacy Policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
4.2 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy involving Alon, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via email and/or prominent Site notice before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, including:
- Responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
- Protecting our rights, property, or safety in NIL-related disputes
- Complying with regulatory investigations
- Preventing fraud or illegal activities
4.4 No Third-Party Marketing
We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with unaffiliated third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
We implement comprehensive technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information:
5.1 Security Measures
- Encryption: Email addresses and personal data are stored in encrypted databases using industry-standard encryption protocols
- Access Controls: Restricted access limited to authorized personnel only, with multi-factor authentication required
- Technical Safeguards: Firewalls, SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, intrusion detection systems
- Form Security: Enhanced client-side validation, input sanitization, CSRF protection, and rate limiting to prevent spam and malicious submissions
- Input Validation: All form inputs are sanitized and validated to prevent XSS attacks and injection attempts
- Regular Security Audits: Periodic assessments and vulnerability testing
- Secure Architecture: Drawing from our proprietary NIL scoring model's secure infrastructure
5.1.1 Form Security Implementation
Our website implements multiple layers of form security:
- Client-Side Validation: Real-time email format validation and security pattern detection
- Input Sanitization: Automatic removal of potentially malicious characters and scripts
- Rate Limiting: Prevention of spam submissions through time-based restrictions
- CSRF Protection: Cross-Site Request Forgery tokens for secure form submissions
- Error Handling: Graceful error handling with user-friendly messages and security logging
5.2 Data Breach Notification
Despite our best efforts, no security system is completely infallible. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:
- Notify affected users promptly as required by applicable law
- Provide information about the breach and steps being taken
- Offer guidance on protective measures you can take
To report a security concern: contact@alontechnologies.com
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have significant control over your personal data. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
6.1 Universal Rights (All Users)
Opt-Out/Unsubscribe:
- Every marketing email includes a clear, conspicuous unsubscribe link
- We honor opt-out requests within 10 business days (typically immediately)
- After opting out, you will cease receiving marketing communications
- We may retain your email for legal compliance purposes and to honor your opt-out preference
Access and Correction:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
- Contact: contact@alontechnologies.com
Deletion:
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention obligations)
- We will respond to deletion requests within 45 days
6.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (with certain exceptions)
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Limit Sensitive Data Use: We do not collect sensitive personal information beyond what's necessary
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise CCPA rights: Email contact@alontechnologies.com with subject line "California Privacy Rights Request"
6.3 Delaware Residents (DPDPA Rights)
If you are a Delaware resident and we process data of at least 35,000 Delaware residents, you have the right to:
- Confirm whether we are processing your personal data and access that data
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
- Delete personal data you provided to us
- Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format
- Opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling
To exercise DPDPA rights: Email contact@alontechnologies.com with subject line "Delaware Privacy Rights Request"
Appeal Process: If we deny your request, you may appeal by contacting us at the same email. If your appeal is denied, we will provide information on how to contact the Delaware Department of Justice.
6.4 European Union Residents (GDPR Rights)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Access, rectification, erasure, and portability of your data
- Restrict or object to processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Legal Basis for Processing: Consent, legitimate interests, legal obligations
6.5 Additional Rights
- Do Not Track (DNT): We honor browser DNT signals where technically feasible.
- Children's Privacy: Our Site is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately for deletion.
7. Data Retention
7.1 Retention Periods
- Active Subscribers: We retain your email and associated data for as long as you remain subscribed to our communications
- Inactive Subscribers: Email addresses that have been inactive (no opens or clicks) for 24 consecutive months will be automatically deleted from our active database
- Opt-Out Records: We retain a record of your email address and opt-out preference indefinitely to honor your request and comply with CAN-SPAM requirements
- Legal Retention: Data may be retained longer if required by law, necessary for legal claims, or to comply with audit requirements (typically up to 7 years)
7.2 Re-engagement
If you re-engage with our communications before the 24-month deletion period, your data will remain active. You may re-subscribe at any time after deletion through our forms.
8. International Data Transfers
Alon is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
8.1 Safeguards
For transfers from the European Union or other jurisdictions with data transfer restrictions, we ensure compliance through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Other lawful transfer mechanisms as required by applicable law
By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
9.1 What We Use
Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze Site traffic and user behavior
- Improve Site functionality
- Measure marketing effectiveness
9.2 Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site operation, form submission rate limiting, and basic functionality (cannot be disabled)
- Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences such as dark mode settings
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand Site usage (Google Analytics, if implemented)
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social media sharing and integration features
10.2 Current Cookie Usage
Our website currently uses minimal cookies and local storage for:
- Form Rate Limiting: Preventing spam submissions (localStorage)
- User Preferences: Storing dark mode and other UI preferences (localStorage)
- Google Fonts: Font delivery optimization
- Social Media Integration: When you interact with social media links
9.3 Your Control
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
Managing Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings," "Options," or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
9.4 Cookie Consent Management
We are committed to transparency in our cookie usage:
- Current Implementation: Our site uses minimal cookies and primarily relies on localStorage for functionality
- Future Enhancements: We may implement a cookie consent banner for enhanced user control
- Granular Control: When implemented, you will be able to accept or decline different categories of cookies
- Consent Records: We maintain records of your cookie preferences when provided
9.5 Do Not Track
Our Site respects browser privacy settings and uses minimal tracking. We honor "Do Not Track" signals where technically feasible and do not engage in cross-site tracking for advertising purposes.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and NIL-related resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our data practices
- New features or services (e.g., AI-powered NIL tools)
- Evolving legal requirements
- User feedback
11.1 Notification of Changes
- Effective Date: All changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date
- Material Changes: For significant changes affecting your rights, we will provide prominent notice on our Site and/or send email notifications to active subscribers at least 30 days before the changes take effect
- Continued Use: Your continued use of our Site or services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
11.2 Review Recommendation
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your privacy rights, or to address NIL-specific privacy concerns, please contact us:
Alon Technologies, LLC
Email: contact@alontechnologies.com (Primary contact method)
Phone: +1 (425) 606-9154
Mailing Address: Alon Technologies, LLC
8 The Green Ste B
Dover, DE 19901
United States
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 45 days. For complex requests, we may extend this period by an additional 45 days with notice.
Data Protection Officer: For data protection inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@alontechnologies.com
13. CAN-SPAM Act Compliance
This Privacy Policy, along with our email practices, complies with the federal CAN-SPAM Act:
- We do not use false or misleading header information
- We do not use deceptive subject lines
- We identify messages as advertisements where applicable
- We include our valid physical postal address in all commercial emails
- We provide a clear and conspicuous unsubscribe mechanism in every email
- We honor opt-out requests promptly (within 10 business days)
- We do not transfer opted-out email addresses except to service providers assisting with compliance
14. State-Specific Notices
14.1 California Notice at Collection
California residents: At the time of collection, we collect the categories of personal information described in Section 2. We use this information for the purposes described in Section 3. We share information as described in Section 4.
14.2 Nevada Residents
Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of certain covered information. We do not sell your covered information. If you still wish to submit an opt-out request, contact us at contact@alontechnologies.com.
Conclusion
At Alon, we believe transparency builds trust. Your data security is fundamental to our mission of driving innovation in the NIL ecosystem. We are committed to protecting your privacy while optimizing endorsements and empowering stakeholders.
Thank you for trusting Alon Technologies with your information.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 3, 2025 and governs all data collection and processing by Alon Technologies, LLC.