Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SCAINET ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website scainet.io and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email address, company name)
• Communication preferences and correspondence
• Investor portal credentials and NDA acceptance records
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location data
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring websites and search terms

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Provide investor materials to authorized users
• Send you updates about SCAINET (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our website
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate users in our portals
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at simon@scainet.io.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services including:

• Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
• Firebase: Authentication and database services
• Google Workspace: Email communications

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Investor portal access logs are retained for compliance and security purposes.

10. International Transfers

SCAINET is based in Australia. If you access our website from outside Australia, your information may be transferred to and processed in Australia or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: