Privacy Policy

Scale Access Network ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply to our programs, become a member, or interact with our services.

By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or submit your information to us.

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, phone number, company name, startup stage, technology readiness level, and other details submitted through application forms, membership registrations, contact forms, and event registrations.

We also collect payment-related information such as UTR numbers, bank transfer screenshots, and billing details when you purchase a membership or register for paid events. We do not store complete payment card details on our servers.

Additionally, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral URLs, through cookies and analytics tools.

We use your information to evaluate startup applications, manage memberships, process payments, communicate with you about programs and events, provide personalized support, and improve our platform and services.

Your contact details may be used to send updates, newsletters, event invitations, and relevant opportunities. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for research, reporting, and improving our ecosystem offerings.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, hosting data, sending communications, and analyzing website usage.

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

With your consent, we may share your startup profile with potential partners, investors, corporates, incubators, or mentors within our network for collaboration and growth opportunities.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes the use of secure servers, encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our website. Cookies may be session-based or persistent.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect information about website usage. These services may use cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies.

You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also request a copy of the information we hold about you or object to certain processing activities.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.