Privacy Policy
Stratus Global Alliance, Inc.
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Stratus Global Alliance, Inc. (“Stratus,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with our membership community, including our online portal (the “Stratusphere”).
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically, and information collected through third-party service providers.
a. Information You Provide
This may include:
- Name
- Email address (personal and/or professional)
- Company name, title, and professional background
- LinkedIn profile and other professional information
- Membership application details
- Payment and billing information (processed by third parties)
- Communications with us (email, forms, surveys, SMS)
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website or interact with Stratus content, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interactions
- Referring URLs
- Form submissions and engagement data
We collect this information using cookies, pixels, and similar technologies, including tools provided by GoHighLevel and, in the future, analytics and advertising platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
a. Personal Information
We use personal information to:
- Administer memberships, which includes delivering programs, providing benefits, and granting access to certain technology and resources
- Operate the Stratusphere, an online portal with community features
- Process payments and maintain financial records
- Send transactional communications (receipts, confirmations)
- Send newsletters, announcements, and event communications
- Facilitate SMS and email communications
- Improve our services, programming, and user experience
- Meet legal, accounting, and compliance obligations
We do not sell personal data.
b. Phone Numbers
If you choose to opt in to receive SMS messages from Stratus Global Alliance, we will use your mobile phone number solely to send transactional and informational messages, such as event confirmations, reminders, schedule updates, and membership-related notifications.
SMS consent is collected explicitly and is not required to submit a form or become a member. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP, or request assistance by replying HELP.
We do not sell, rent, or share SMS consent or phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes. SMS communications are delivered through trusted service providers solely for message delivery.
3. Membership Visibility and Community Features
Stratus operates a members-only portal where certain profile information may be visible to other members. Information displayed may include professional background, affiliation, or other details relevant to participation in the community.
Member information is not publicly visible and is accessible only to authenticated members. Visibility settings may vary by feature and may change over time as the platform evolves.
4. Payments and Financial Data
We use third-party providers to process payments and manage financial operations, including:
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Wise (international payments)
- Xero (accounting and financial records)
Stratus does not store full payment card details. These providers process personal and financial data according to their own privacy policies and security practices.
5. Third-Party Services and Technology
We use third-party platforms to operate our services, including:
- GoHighLevel (CRM, forms, automations, email, SMS, membership portal)
- Stripe, Wise, and Xero as noted above
We may also implement analytics and advertising tools (such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn, or Meta) to better understand engagement and improve outreach. These services may use cookies or similar technologies.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate and secure our website
- Understand usage patterns
- Improve performance and user experience
- Support communications and outreach
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality.
7. International Users
Although Stratus is headquartered in the United States, we serve a global professional audience. Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
Where applicable, we rely on appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
8. Children’s Privacy
Stratus services are intended for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
9. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for legitimate business, legal, and operational purposes. We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Limit certain uses of your data
You may manage email preferences through unsubscribe links or by contacting us directly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: Stratus Global Alliance at privacy@stratusglobalalliance.com.
