PRIVACY POLICY

 Last Updated: January 2026 

At LadderUp.us (“LadderUp,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how personal and business information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website or engage with our services.

This policy applies to both LadderUp (for-profit business services) and The LadderUp Initiative (a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization). Each entity operates independently, and information is handled in accordance with its respective purpose and legal obligations.

Information collected may include, but is not limited to:

• Personal Information: name, address, contact information, date of birth, SSN/ITIN (when required for filings)
• Business Information: EINs, operating agreements, licenses, insurance documentation
• Financial Information: payment details, tax identification data, billing records
• Communications: emails, forms, documents, or information submitted verbally or electronically for service fulfillment
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and usage data
   

Information is collected only as necessary to provide services, comply with legal requirements, or support program participation.

We use collected information to:

• Deliver and manage services or programs
• Process payments and invoices
• Communicate service updates, required notices, or support responses
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations
   

LadderUp and The LadderUp Initiative operate as separate legal entities.

• Information collected for nonprofit programs, grants, or charitable initiatives is used solely for mission-related and compliance purposes.
• Information collected for for-profit services is used only to deliver contracted services.
• Data is not shared between entities unless legally required or explicitly authorized by the individual.

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared only under the following circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, secure cloud services) acting on our behalf
• To comply with legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements
• To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of LadderUp, The LadderUp Initiative, or users 
• With explicit written consent from the individual
   

All partners are required to maintain confidentiality and data security standard

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and analytics. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may be limited. 

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. While we follow industry best practices, no electronic transmission or storage method is guaranteed to be 100% secure. 

You may:

• Request access to or correction of your information
• Request deletion of data, subject to legal and compliance requirements
• Opt out of non-essential communications
   

Requests can be submitted to info@ladderup.us.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. . Last updated: 1/1/2026

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email: info@ladderup.us

By using LadderUp.us, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.