Privacy Policy for Score Less Living
Effective Date: October, 2026
Welcome to Score Less Living (scorelessliving.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Score Less Living was created by former wearable-device researcher Tessa Whitman to help you understand health data without anxiety. We recognize the sensitivity of health-related information and apply the same thoughtful approach to your privacy that we bring to our content about reducing tracking stress.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with scorelessliving.com, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
Account information if you create a user profile
Comments, questions, or feedback you submit through contact forms or email
Survey responses or preferences you share to help us improve our content
Payment information if you purchase any premium content or services (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Score Less Living, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies:
IP address and general geographic location
Browser type, operating system, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website or source that directed you to scorelessliving.com
Date and time of your visit
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Score Less Living uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how our site is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, including session management and security features
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content (we use privacy-focused analytics tools)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
Marketing Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant content recommendations (only with your consent)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of scorelessliving.com.
Analytics and Third-Party Services
We use privacy-respecting analytics services to understand how visitors use Score Less Living. These services may collect information about your visit, but we configure them to respect your privacy and minimize data collection. We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
How We Use Your Information
Score Less Living uses the information we collect for the following purposes:
To deliver our content and services, including articles, guides, and resources about health data literacy
To send you newsletters, updates, and educational content you've subscribed to receive
To respond to your inquiries, comments, and support requests
To improve our website, content quality, and user experience based on usage patterns
To personalize your experience and provide relevant content recommendations
To protect the security and integrity of scorelessliving.com and prevent fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
To conduct research and analysis that helps us better serve our mission of reducing tracking anxiety
We process your personal information based on your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and improving Score Less Living, contractual necessity, or legal compliance.
Information Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure
Score Less Living does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating scorelessliving.com, including:
Email service providers for newsletter delivery
Web hosting and content delivery services
Analytics platforms (configured for privacy)
Payment processors for secure transaction handling
Customer support and communication tools
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specific services they provide to Score Less Living.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with legal processes or obligations
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Score Less Living, our users, or the public
Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or technical problems
Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
Business Transfers
If Score Less Living is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specific retention periods include:
Newsletter subscriber information: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Account information: Until you close your account or request deletion
Contact form submissions: Typically 2-3 years for customer service purposes
Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
Transaction records: As required by tax and financial regulations (typically 7 years)
When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. Score Less Living respects these rights and provides the following options:
Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.
Correction and Update
You can request that we correct inaccurate information or update incomplete information about you.
Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as records we must retain for compliance purposes).
Opt-Out and Unsubscribe
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:
Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email from scorelessliving.com
Contacting us directly using the information provided below
Adjusting your account preferences if you have a user profile
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you essential service-related communications.
Object to Processing
You may object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes, particularly for direct marketing or processing based on legitimate interests.
Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your information in certain circumstances, such as while we verify accuracy or assess your objection to processing.
Withdraw Consent
Where we process your information based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact Information section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
Children's Privacy
Score Less Living is designed for adults and is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Score Less Living operates primarily in the United States. If you access scorelessliving.com from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including using standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Security Measures
Score Less Living takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:
Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols (HTTPS)
Secure storage of personal information with access controls
Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
Employee training on data protection and privacy practices
Vendor security requirements for third-party service providers
Incident response procedures for potential data breaches
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to maintain reasonable and appropriate safeguards.
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Score Less Living respects your privacy preferences. While there is no universal standard for responding to DNT signals, we use privacy-focused analytics and minimize tracking across our site.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not operated by Score Less Living. This Privacy Policy applies only to scorelessliving.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: Score Less Living does not sell personal information)
The right to correct inaccurate personal information
The right to limit use of sensitive personal information
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Score Less Living may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
Notify you by email if you have subscribed to our newsletter
Post a notice on scorelessliving.com highlighting the changes
Obtain your consent if required by applicable law
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of Score Less Living after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Score Less Living
Email: [email protected]
Website: scorelessliving.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days. For data protection inquiries from EEA residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Thank you for trusting Score Less Living with your information. Just as we help you approach health data with calm and clarity, we handle your privacy with the same thoughtful care.