Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. About This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Scalare Partners Pty Ltd (ABN [insert]) and its brands — Inhouse Ventures and Founders Union — ("we", "us", "our") collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in connection with the Inhouse Ventures Investor Club and related services.
We are committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and any applicable state or territory privacy legislation.
2. Information We Collect
When you register for the Investor Club or interact with our services, we may collect the following personal information:
| Category | Information | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Full name | Account setup, communications |
| Contact | Email, phone number, LinkedIn profile | Communications, introductions, verification |
| Investor Profile | Investor type, cheque size, stage preferences, sector interests | Matching with relevant deal flow |
| Accreditation | Self-declared investor classification | Regulatory compliance, eligibility |
| Technical | IP address, browser type, device info | Security, analytics, platform improvement |
| Usage | Pages viewed, links clicked, form interactions | Service improvement, personalisation |
| Source | How you found us (email campaign, referral, direct) | Marketing effectiveness |
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through:
- The Investor Club registration form
- Email communications and responses
- Our websites (inhouseventures.com.au and related domains)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Direct communications with our team
- Third-party platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Typeform) used to deliver our services
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Assess your registration and investor eligibility
- Match you with relevant startups and investment opportunities
- Facilitate introductions between investors and founders
- Send deal flow updates, event invitations, and community communications
- Improve our platform and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
5. Sharing Across Scalare Partners Brands
Your information may be shared internally across Inhouse Ventures, Scalare Partners, and Founders Union for the purposes described in this policy. All three brands operate under Scalare Partners Pty Ltd and are subject to the same privacy obligations.
We will not share your personal information with startups or founders unless you have been matched and have consented to the introduction.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We use trusted third-party service providers to help deliver our services, including:
- Email delivery and marketing (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Form and data collection (e.g., Typeform)
- Website hosting and analytics
- Payment processing (e.g., Stripe)
- Cloud storage and document management
These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify. Some providers may store data outside Australia — where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information receives a comparable level of protection.
7. Cookies & Tracking
Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyse usage patterns, and measure the effectiveness of our communications. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will remove your data from our active systems within 30 days, though some information may be retained in backups or as required for legal compliance.
9. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint about our handling of your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to access and correction requests within 30 days.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, modification, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using secure hosting, encrypted communications, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Marketing Communications
By opting in through the Investor Club registration, you consent to receiving electronic communications from Inhouse Ventures, Scalare Partners, and Founders Union. All marketing communications will include an unsubscribe mechanism. We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth).
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or wish to make a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will investigate and respond within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
15. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:
Scalare Partners Pty Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia