Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 26, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Squadformers, LLC ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website at aligned.team (the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• "Company" (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our") refers to Squadformers, LLC (d/b/a ALIGNED), 1505 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
• "Personal Data" means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• "Service" refers to the Website.
• "Website" refers to ALIGNED, accessible from https://aligned.team
• "You" means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

When you submit our contact form, we collect the following information:

• Name
• Email address
• Company name (if provided)
• Any message or information you provide in the form

We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics tools on our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information you provide through our contact form for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries
• To provide information about our services
• To communicate with you about potential business opportunities
• To maintain records of our business communications

How We Store and Share Your Information

Storage

Contact form submissions are stored in:

• Notion - for internal record-keeping and team collaboration
• Resend - for email delivery purposes

Error Tracking

We use Sentry for error tracking and monitoring to ensure our website functions properly. Sentry may collect technical information about errors but does not collect your personal information from the contact form.

Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your information:

• Internally within our team for business purposes
• With the service providers listed above (Notion, Resend, Sentry) who are contractually obligated to protect your data
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights

For All Users

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to our processing of your personal information

For European Union (EU) Users (GDPR Rights)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access - You can request copies of your personal data
• Right to rectification - You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure - You can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing - You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability - You can request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to object - You can object to our processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@aligned.team.

For California Residents (CCPA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Categories of Personal Information We Collect:

• Identifiers (name, email address)
• Commercial information (company name, business inquiry details)

How We Use This Information:

• To respond to inquiries and provide business services
• For internal business operations

Your CCPA Rights:

• Right to know - You can request information about the personal data we've collected about you
• Right to delete - You can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to opt-out - We do not sell your personal information
• Right to non-discrimination - We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at info@aligned.team. We will respond to your request within 45 days.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can contact us:

• By visiting: https://aligned.team/contact
• By email: info@aligned.team