Privacy Policy

Introduction

Scelta Connect ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our business networking and expert mentorship platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Business information including company details and industry
• Professional background and expertise areas
• Business objectives, challenges, and growth goals
• Professional credentials and track record information
• Contact information for platform communication (no payment information required)
• Communication preferences and networking interests

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website information
• Device information and operating system

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Facilitate expert-business owner matching and networking
• Provide access to expert playbooks and business guidance
• Communicate about platform services and expert connections
• Manage user accounts and facilitate free platform services
• Verify expert credentials and professional backgrounds
• Monitor platform interactions to ensure quality standards
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improve our platform and services
• Send platform updates and networking opportunities (with consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Expert Matching: With verified experts for networking and mentorship purposes (with consent)
• Platform Services: With trusted third parties who assist in platform operations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Professional Verification: For expert credential verification purposes
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific networking purposes

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure data storage and transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection
• Access controls and authentication measures

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our platform services to you
• Maintain expert network integrity and verification records
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce platform agreements
• Meet business networking and professional standards requirements

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Withdraw consent for certain uses
• File a complaint with privacy authorities

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

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

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.