Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Score Elevator, operated by MadTech Rocks LLC, handles information related to the use of this website. Score Elevator is directed at readers in the United States. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Use.

Information We May Receive

Personal Information

We collect personal information only when you provide it voluntarily, such as when you contact us directly by email. This may include your name, email address, and any details you choose to share. This data is stored securely and is never sold to third parties.

Non-Personal Information

When you browse the site, limited technical data may be processed automatically by hosting, security, or performance systems. This can include items such as:

• IP address (anonymised where possible);
• browser type and version;
• operating system;
• pages visited and time spent on each page;
• general geographic region;
• referral source (how you reached the site).

This data is used exclusively for statistical purposes, to improve user experience and optimise our content.

How We Use Information

We may use this information to:

• operate, secure, and maintain the website;
• respond to editorial, correction, or business inquiries;
• understand technical performance and improve the reading experience;
• comply with legal obligations when necessary.

What We Do Not Collect

Score Elevator does not collect or request any of the following:

• credit or debit card numbers;
• personal banking or financial information;
• government-issued identification numbers;
• passwords for third-party services;
• health or biometric data;
• information from minors intentionally.

Third-Party Services and Links

Articles may link to third-party websites for sourcing, reference, or additional context. Those sites operate under their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

We may also use third-party services such as analytics platforms and advertising networks. These services may collect information about your online activity according to their own policies.

Cookies

Score Elevator uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for basic site functionality such as page navigation.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the site, allowing us to improve its structure and content.
• Advertising cookies: used by our advertising partners to display relevant ads based on your interests.

You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is sent. However, some site features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

Google Advertising and Analytics

We may use Google Ads and Google Analytics to analyse website usage and serve advertisements. Personal data such as your IP address may be transmitted to Google in the process. Google uses this information to evaluate website usage and provide advertising services.

To learn how Google uses data when you visit partner sites, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps .

You can manage or disable ad personalisation at any time:

• Disable Google ad personalisation
• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Privacy & Terms

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties under any circumstances. Information may be shared only in the following cases:

• Service providers: we share data with providers that help operate the site (hosting, email delivery, web analytics), who are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: we may disclose information if required by law, court order, or a competent governmental authority.
• Protection of rights: when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of MadTech Rocks LLC, our users, or the general public.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You may also have the right to data portability and to object to certain types of processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@scoreelevator.com.

California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CCPA/CPRA), gives you additional rights regarding your personal information. In the past 12 months we may have collected the following categories of personal information from California residents:

• Identifiers (such as IP address or email address if you contact us);
• Internet or other electronic network activity information (such as browsing history on this site, referral source, and interactions with content);
• Geolocation data (approximate, derived from IP address);
• Inferences drawn from the above to deliver relevant content and advertising.

We do not sell personal information for money. However, our use of third-party advertising and analytics cookies (including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and similar services) may qualify as "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under the CPRA.

As a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, share, or sell;
• Access a copy of personal information we hold about you;
• Correct inaccurate personal information;
• Delete personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions;
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information;
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information right, or to submit any other CCPA/CPRA request, email contact@scoreelevator.com with the subject line "California Privacy Request". You may also opt out of personalized advertising directly with Google through My Ad Center.

You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding to your request.

How Long We Retain Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, to comply with our legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. Email correspondence is typically retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form. Advertising cookies follow the retention rules of the relevant advertising network.

Changes to This Policy

MadTech Rocks LLC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of Score Elevator after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Contact

If you have a privacy-related question, please email contact@scoreelevator.com.