Last Updated: 20/06/2025
1. Who We Are
Backslide Energy ("we," "our") operates www.backslideenergy.com, a platform for promoting decentralized energy technology. We are committed to protecting your privacy and securing any data you share with us.
2. Data We Collect
We minimize data collection to only what’s necessary:
- Contact Information: Name, email, and organization (if you submit forms for investment, pilot programs, or newsletters).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and anonymized analytics (via privacy-focused tools like Plausible.io).
- User Content: Messages you send via contact forms or emails.
We do not collect:
- Sensitive personal data (e.g., financial details unless you invest).
- Precise location data without consent.
3. How We Use Data
- To respond to inquiries about pilot programs, partnerships, or funding.
- To improve our website (via aggregated analytics).
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention).
4. Data Sharing & Protection
- No sale of data: We never sell or rent your data to third parties.
- Limited sharing: Data may be shared with:
- Service Providers: Secure hosting and email services (e.g., ProtonMail, VPS with encrypted storage).
- Legal Compliance: If required by law (e.g., subpoenas).
- Security: SSL encryption, minimal data retention, and access restricted to core team members.
- No-Tracking: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook pixels, or other invasive trackers.
- Pilot Data: Pilot program data is anonymized for aggregate analysis.
5. Intellectual Property (IP) Protection
- Confidentiality: Information shared under NDA (e.g., investor decks) is protected by contractual agreements and is excluded from this Privacy Policy."
- Technology Safeguards: Proprietary details are omitted from public-facing materials to prevent replication.
6. Your Rights
- Access/Deletion: Request a copy of your data or ask us to delete it.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails via the link provided.
- Cookies: We avoid non-essential cookies; disable them in your browser if preferred.
7. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted here. Material changes (e.g., new data uses) will prompt direct notifications.
8. Contact Us
For questions or data requests: