Alon Technologies ("Alon," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy while revolutionizing the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) ecosystem for collegiate athletes, brands, and universities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information, with a specific focus on email addresses collected through our website (the "Site"). By providing your email or using our Site, you consent to the practices described herein. This policy is tailored to our AI-driven platform, ensuring compliance with applicable laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant, and the CAN-SPAM Act.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, primarily limited to:
- Email Addresses: When you sign up for newsletters, updates, or access to beta features via forms on our Site (e.g., "Claim Your NIL Advantage"). This may include basic contact details if provided, such as your name or role (e.g., athlete, brand representative, or university administrator).
We do not collect sensitive personal information through email sign-ups. Automatically collected data, such as IP addresses or browser types, is used solely for Site functionality and analytics, anonymized where possible.
2. How We Collect Information
Directly from You: Through subscription forms, contact requests, or demo sign-ups on our Site.
Automatically: Via cookies or similar technologies for Site performance, but not tied to your email without consent.
Third-Party Tools: We may use secure email management services (e.g., Mailchimp or similar) to handle subscriptions, which comply with our privacy standards.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your email is used to enhance your experience in the NIL space and support our business goals:
- Marketing and Communications: To send newsletters, updates on Alon's features (e.g., new AI matching tools, NIL compliance tips), exclusive invites to webinars or beta testing, and personalized content based on your interests in athlete-brand partnerships.
- Service Delivery: To notify you of platform launches, regulatory changes in NCAA NIL rules, or opportunities tailored to stakeholders like athletes or universities.
- Analytics and Improvement: Aggregated data to refine our AI algorithms and Site, ensuring better ROI projections and deal automation.
- Legal Compliance: To respond to legal requests or prevent fraud.
We do not sell your email or personal data. Usage is limited to legitimate business interests in the competitive NIL market.
4. Sharing Your Information
We share your email only in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., email platforms) bound by confidentiality and used solely for processing on our behalf.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale involving Alon.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as subpoenas or to protect our rights in NIL-related disputes.
- No Third-Party Marketing: We do not share emails with unaffiliated marketers without your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information and maintain data integrity:
- Emails are stored in encrypted databases with access restricted to authorized personnel.
- We employ industry-standard measures like firewalls, SSL encryption, and regular audits to protect against unauthorized access, breaches, or loss.
- In the NIL context, we align with data protection best practices to safeguard stakeholder information, drawing from our proprietary scoring model's secure architecture.
Despite these measures, no system is infallible; we notify affected users promptly in case of a breach as required by law.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You control your data:
- Opt-Out/Unsubscribe: Every email includes an unsubscribe link; we honor requests immediately, ceasing marketing communications while retaining data for legal purposes if needed.
- Access, Update, or Delete: Email nate@alontechnologies.com to request access to your data, corrections, or deletion (subject to retention obligations).
- Do Not Track: We honor browser DNT signals where applicable.
- CCPA/GDPR Rights: California residents or EU users may request data sales opt-out (none occur), portability, or non-discrimination. Contact us for details.
- Children: Our Site is not for those under 13; we do not knowingly collect children's data.
7. Data Retention
We retain emails as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., active subscriptions) or as required by law. Inactive emails are deleted after 24 months unless you re-engage.
8. International Transfers
Alon is US-based, but data may be processed globally. We ensure transfers comply with adequacy standards or use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses for GDPR applicability.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect platform evolutions, such as new AI features. Changes are posted on the Site with the revised effective date; continued use constitutes acceptance. Significant changes will be emailed to subscribers.
10. Contact Us
For questions, rights exercises, or NIL-specific privacy concerns:
- Email: nate@alontechnologies.com
- Phone: +1 (425) 606-9154
- Address: Alon Technologies, Seattle, WA, USA
This policy empowers you in the NIL ecosystem while we drive innovation—because at Alon, your data's security fuels our mission to optimize endorsements transparently.