WHITE CLOUD ACRES, LLC
PRIVACY POLICY

White Cloud Acres, LLC (“White Cloud Acres,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a subsidiary of Scale Microgrids. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit whitecloudacres.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the Site, including:

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type and version, device type, and operating system.
  • Usage data such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages, and general location information (such as city or region) derived from your IP address.
  • Cookie and similar tracking technology data, as described in Section 2 below.
  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses Google Site Kit / Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the Site. This service may use cookies or similar technologies (such as pixels or local storage) to collect information about your visits, such as pages viewed and general usage patterns. Google may process this information according to its own privacy policy.

Most web browsers let you control cookies through their settings, and you can typically set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Because the Site does not rely on cookies for core functionality, disabling cookies should not prevent you from browsing the Site, though some analytics features may be affected. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking generally by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
  • Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and navigation.
  • Respond to inquiries sent to us, such as media, community, or project-related questions.
  • Monitor and protect the security and integrity of the Site.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights.
  1. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics (e.g., Google), and IT support, and who are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide those services.
  • Scale Microgrids and its affiliates, for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
  • Government authorities, regulators, or other third parties, where required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of White Cloud Acres, our affiliates, or others.
  • A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.
  1. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. Aggregated or de-identified analytics data may be retained for longer periods since it does not identify you.

  1. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information we hold about you, or to opt out of certain uses. Because the Site collects only limited information — primarily automated analytics data and information you voluntarily send us — there is typically little or no personal information tied to you to act on. To make a request or ask a question about your information, contact us using the information in Section 13.

  1. Additional Notice for California and Other State Residents

Some states, including California, provide their residents with specific privacy rights (for example, under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended). We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and we do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information through the Site. If you are a resident of a state with applicable privacy rights and would like to exercise them, please contact us using the information in Section 13, and we will respond consistent with applicable law.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

  1. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as news coverage or government resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

  1. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Site or our practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

  1. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles, except to the extent that other law is required to apply under applicable privacy statutes.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: White Cloud Acres, LLC.