Scale2Connect

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Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last updated: 26 March 2026

Who we are

In the Scale2Connect website's Privacy and Cookie Policy, we explain how we process personal data and how we use cookies when you visit our site.

Data we may collect

  • Contact form dataIf you contact us, we may process your name, email address, and the content of your message to respond.
  • Basic usage dataWe may collect basic technical information (e.g., pages visited, approximate location/country, browser type) for site improvement and security.
  • Authentication dataIf you log in, the site may use session cookies required to keep you signed in and protect the platform.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We use cookies to provide essential site functionality and, if enabled, to understand aggregated website usage.

  • Essential cookiesRequired for core functionality such as security, session management, and form protection. These cookies cannot be switched off in our systems.
  • Analytics cookies (optional)Used to measure and improve the website. These should only be enabled after you accept cookies in the banner.

Legal basis (GDPR)

Depending on the context, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent (for optional cookies/analytics).
  • Legitimate interests (security, preventing abuse, basic site operation).
  • Contract or pre-contract steps (if you request information or services).

Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers strictly to operate the website (e.g., hosting, email delivery) and only when necessary.

Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described above, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion.
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

Contact

To exercise your rights or ask questions about this policy, please contact us via the contact form on the website.

Important
This template is provided for informational purposes. You should adapt it to your actual processing activities (analytics tools, third parties, hosting provider, newsletter, etc.).