Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2, 2025

At The Slope, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

•Account information (name, email, profile details)
•Business information (business name, address, contact details, descriptions)
•Content you post (community posts, comments, reviews, event listings, marketplace items)
•Billing and payment information for premium services
•Communication preferences and subscription settings
•Messages sent through our platform
•Customer support communications

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

•Usage data and analytics (pages visited, features used, time spent)
•Device and browser information
•IP addresses and general location data
•Cookies and similar tracking technologies
•Search queries and interactions with content
•Referral sources and navigation patterns

1.3 Information from Third Parties

•Social media profile information (if you connect social accounts)
•Payment information from payment processors
•Public business information from third-party sources
•Analytics data from advertising partners

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Platform Services

•Operating and maintaining The Slope platform
•Displaying business listings, events, marketplace items, and community content
•Processing business claims and verifications
•Facilitating communication between users
•Managing user accounts and authentication
•Processing payments for premium services and advertising

2.2 Service Improvement and Personalization

•Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
•Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
•Developing new features and functionality
•Conducting research and analytics
•Testing and optimizing platform performance

2.3 Communication

•Sending service-related notifications and updates
•Providing customer support
•Sending newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
•Notifying you about emergency alerts and important community information
•Responding to your inquiries and requests

2.4 Safety and Security

•Preventing fraud, abuse, and illegal activity
•Enforcing our Terms of Service and policies
•Protecting user safety and platform integrity
•Complying with legal obligations
•Responding to legal requests and preventing harm

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Public Information

•Business listings and information are publicly visible
•Community posts, comments, and reviews you create are public
•Event listings and marketplace items are publicly accessible
•Your public profile information is visible to other users
•Content you post may be indexed by search engines

3.2 Third-Party Service Providers

•Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
•Payment processors (Stripe) for premium services
•Email delivery services for notifications
•Analytics providers to understand platform usage
•Customer support and communication tools
•Map and location services
•Content delivery networks

3.3 Advertising Partners

•We do not sell your personal information to third parties
•We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display ads on our website
•Google and other advertisers may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits
•This information may be used to provide interest-based advertising tailored to your interests
•Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet
•You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads
•We also offer our own advertising platform where businesses can purchase ad placements on The Slope

3.4 Business Transfers

•We may share information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
•Users will be notified of any change in ownership or control of personal information

3.5 Legal Requirements

•Compliance with legal obligations and court orders
•Protection of rights, property, and safety
•Response to legal requests from law enforcement
•Prevention of fraud, security issues, or illegal activity
•Enforcement of our Terms of Service

4. Data Security

4.1 Security Measures

•Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
•Secure authentication and access controls
•Regular security assessments and monitoring
•Industry-standard security practices
•Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
•Employee training on data protection
•Incident response procedures

4.2 Data Retention

•We retain personal information as long as your account is active
•Some information may be retained to comply with legal obligations
•Publicly posted content may remain visible after account deletion
•You can request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
•Anonymized data may be retained for analytics and research

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Account Management

•Access and update your account information and settings
•Edit or delete content you have posted
•Close your account at any time
•Export your personal data
•Manage your communication preferences

5.2 Privacy Rights

•Access to your personal data we hold
•Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
•Deletion of personal data (right to be forgotten)
•Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
•Data portability - receive your data in a structured format
•Withdraw consent for optional data processing

5.3 Advertising Choices

•Opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings
•Opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
•Opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
•European users can visit http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ for opt-out options
•Note that opting out does not mean you will not see ads; it means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests
•Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

5.4 Privacy Rights

•We respect your privacy rights regardless of location
•California residents may have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA
•European users have rights under GDPR
•To exercise your rights or ask questions, contact us at privacy@theslope.co

6. Third-Party Advertising

6.1 Google AdSense

•We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our website
•Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet
•Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy
•Information collected by Google may include demographic data, interests, and browsing behavior across different websites
•Google processes this data as a data controller in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms

6.2 Ad Technology

•Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website
•These cookies enable features such as remarketing and interest-based advertising
•Both first-party cookies (such as Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as DoubleClick cookies) may be used together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on past visits
•Ad technology providers may automatically collect information when you visit our site including device identifiers, IP addresses, and browsing behavior

6.3 Our Advertising Platform

•Businesses can purchase advertising placements directly on The Slope
•We collect campaign performance data including impressions, clicks, and conversions
•Advertisers receive aggregated, non-personally identifiable performance metrics
•We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or third parties
•Our ad placements are based on content context and general geographic location (Western Slope region)
•Advertisers never receive access to individual user data

7. Children's Privacy

7.1 Age Restrictions

•The Slope is not intended for users under 13 years of age
•We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
•If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it
•Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us

8. Updates to This Policy

8.1 Policy Changes

•We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
•We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification
•The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision
•Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
•We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@theslope.co
Address: 321 South 1st Street #388, Montrose, CO 81401
Company: CM Ventures Inc. (DBA The Slope)