Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15 August 2025

statSCALAR (“statSCALAR”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, retain and protect personal information when you access or use the statSCALAR website, platform, datasets, market intelligence services, subscription services, research content, communications and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Where applicable, we will obtain consent or rely on another lawful basis for processing personal information in accordance with applicable laws.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information that is reasonably necessary to provide, operate, secure, improve and support our Services.

1.1 Information You Provide

Depending on how you interact with statSCALAR, we may collect:

• Full name
• Business or personal email address
• Telephone or mobile number
• Business address or other contact information
• Job title, designation and professional information
• Organization or company information
• Account login and registration information
• Billing and subscription-related information, where applicable
• Information provided when requesting a demo, quotation, report or other service
• Information provided when registering for or attending an event
• Communications, enquiries, feedback and support requests
• Preferences and other information you voluntarily provide through our website or other communication channels

We only request information that is reasonably relevant to the purpose for which it is collected.

1.2 Information We Receive from Other Sources

We may receive business or professional contact information from:

• Your employer or organization
• Existing users or business referrals
• Business partners
• Publicly available professional or business directories
• Other lawful third-party sources used for legitimate business development or communication purposes

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notice or obtain consent before using such information for a purpose requiring consent.

1.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our website or Services, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type and identifiers
• Unique browser or session identifiers
• Internet connection information
• Approximate location information where technically available
• Pages visited and interactions with our website
• Date, time and duration of visits
• Referring websites or sources
• Information relating to website performance, errors and security

This information may be used to operate, secure, troubleshoot and improve our Services.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing Our Services

We may use information to:

• Create and maintain user accounts
• Authenticate users
• Provide access to subscribed Services and datasets
• Process requests and enquiries
• Deliver requested reports, information and services
• Manage subscriptions and billing
• Provide customer and technical support
• Communicate with you regarding your account or Services

2.2 Business Communications

Where permitted by applicable law and, where required, with your consent, we may use your contact information to send:

• Service-related communications
• Product and platform updates
• Relevant market intelligence information
• Event invitations
• New product or service announcements
• Other business communications that may be relevant to your professional interests

You may opt out of promotional communications at any time using the available unsubscribe mechanism or by contacting us.

2.3 Security and Technical Operations

We may process technical and usage information to:

• Monitor system performance
• Detect and prevent unauthorized access
• Identify security threats
• Investigate suspicious activity
• Diagnose technical problems
• Troubleshoot service issues
• Maintain platform reliability
• Protect the security and integrity of our systems

2.4 Analytics and Improvement

We may use aggregated, statistical or anonymized information to understand how users interact with our Services and to improve:

• Website functionality
• Platform performance
• User experience
• Dataset discovery
• Product features
• Service quality

Where practical, information used for analytical purposes may be aggregated or anonymized so that it does not identify an individual.

2.5 Legal and Regulatory Purposes

We may process and retain information where reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• Establish, exercise or defend legal claims
• Enforce our agreements and policies
• Detect, prevent or investigate fraud, misuse or security incidents

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3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

statSCALAR may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand website usage and improve the user experience.

Cookies may allow us to:

• Maintain sessions and account functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Understand website traffic and usage
• Measure website performance
• Identify technical issues
• Improve content and functionality
• Support relevant communications and services, where applicable

Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for core website and platform functionality, including security, sessions and account-related functions.

Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and how the website performs. We may use analytics providers for these purposes.

Functional Cookies
These cookies may remember preferences and settings to provide a more convenient experience.

Marketing or Targeting Cookies
Where used, these cookies may help us understand interactions with marketing content or deliver communications that are more relevant to users.

We will only use non-essential cookies in accordance with applicable law and any consent requirements that apply.

Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control, block or delete cookies through their settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of parts of the website.

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4. Third-Party Services and Analytics

We may use third-party service providers to support the operation and delivery of our Services.

These providers may assist with functions such as:

• Website analytics
• Email delivery
• Hosting and infrastructure
• Security monitoring
• Customer support
• Payment and billing processing
• Technical monitoring
• Communication and marketing services

Third-party providers may process personal information only for authorized purposes and subject to appropriate contractual, technical or organizational safeguards, as applicable.

We do not authorize service providers to use personal information entrusted to them for their own independent purposes except where such use is permitted by applicable law and separately disclosed.

Note for implementation: the final published version should identify material processors where required by applicable law and should accurately reflect the actual providers used by statSCALAR.

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5. How We Share Personal Information

We may share personal information where reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Information may be accessible to:

• Authorized personnel within statSCALAR
• Relevant entities within the statSCALAR corporate group, where applicable
• Service providers and processors supporting our Services
• Professional advisers, auditors or consultants where necessary
• Payment and financial service providers, where applicable
• Public authorities or government agencies where legally required
• Other parties where disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, users, systems or Services

We do not sell personal information as a business asset.

Where information is shared with service providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the information is handled only for authorized purposes and protected through appropriate safeguards.

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6. Legal Requests and Government Authorities

We may disclose personal information when required to do so by applicable law, regulation, court order or lawful governmental request.

We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

• Protect the rights, property or safety of statSCALAR, our users or others
• Investigate suspected fraud or unlawful activity
• Prevent security threats or misuse of our Services
• Enforce contractual terms and policies
• Respond to lawful legal or regulatory processes

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7. International Data Transfers

Depending on the technology infrastructure and service providers used by statSCALAR, personal information may be processed or stored in India or other jurisdictions.

Where personal information is transferred outside the jurisdiction in which it was collected, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable privacy and data-protection laws.

Any applicable restrictions, conditions or safeguards relating to cross-border transfers will be observed as required by law.

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8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Providing and supporting our Services
• Maintaining account and business records
• Meeting contractual obligations
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolving disputes
• Preventing fraud and misuse
• Maintaining security and audit records

When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable law and our retention practices.

Where you request deletion of your information, certain information may need to be retained where required or permitted by law or where there is a legitimate and documented business, security or legal requirement.

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9. Data Security

We take the security of personal information seriously.

We maintain reasonable technical, organizational and administrative safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse or destruction.

Depending on the nature of the information and applicable risks, security measures may include:

• Access controls
• Authentication mechanisms
• Encryption or other protective technologies
• Secure hosting and infrastructure practices
• Monitoring and logging
• Security testing
• Backup and recovery procedures
• Personnel access controls
• Incident response procedures
• Periodic review of security practices

Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel and service providers who require such access for legitimate business or service purposes.

No method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, while we take reasonable measures to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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10. Data Breach and Security Incidents

If we become aware of a personal data breach affecting personal information processed by us, we will assess the incident and take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law.

Where legally required, we may notify affected individuals, regulatory authorities or other relevant parties within the applicable timelines.

We may also take steps to contain, investigate, remediate and prevent recurrence of the incident.

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11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law and your circumstances, you may have certain rights relating to your personal information.

These may include the right to:

• Request access to personal information held about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of personal information, where legally applicable
• Request restriction of certain processing, where applicable
• Request portability of information where such right applies
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Object to certain processing where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant authority
• Request information about how your personal information is processed

Some rights may be subject to legal limitations, exemptions, verification requirements or other applicable conditions.

To protect your account and personal information, we may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

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12. Withdrawing Consent and Marketing Preferences

Where we process personal information based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, subject to applicable law.

Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

You may also unsubscribe from promotional communications by:

• Using the unsubscribe option included in relevant communications; or
• Contacting us at info@statscalar.com

Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may continue sending essential service-related communications concerning your account, subscription, security or transactions.

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13. Children's Privacy

Our Services are intended for business and professional users and are not directed toward children under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly provide Services to or intentionally collect personal information from children under 18 in violation of applicable law.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in circumstances where such collection is not permitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete or otherwise appropriately handle that information.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at info@statscalar.com.

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14. Information From Employers, Organizations and Referrals

Where an employer, organization, business partner, user or other third party provides professional or business contact information to us, we may process that information for legitimate business purposes, including responding to enquiries, providing requested Services, managing business relationships and communicating about relevant products or services.

Where applicable, we will provide appropriate notice or obtain consent as required by law.

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15. Third-Party Websites

Our website or Services may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties.

This Privacy Policy does not govern those third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party website or service they access.

statSCALAR is not responsible for the privacy, security or content practices of third-party websites unless expressly stated otherwise.

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16. Business Transactions

If statSCALAR is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets or other corporate transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law and appropriate confidentiality and data-protection requirements.

Where required, affected individuals will be provided with appropriate notice.

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17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Our Services
• Technology
• Business practices
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Data protection practices

When we make material changes, we may update the “Last Updated” date and, where required, provide additional notice.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to remain informed about how we handle personal information.

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18. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

statSCALAR
Email:info@statscalar.com

For privacy-related requests, please include sufficient information for us to understand and verify your request.

We may request reasonable proof of identity before processing certain requests in order to protect personal information from unauthorized disclosure.

We will endeavor to respond to valid requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

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19. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the applicable laws of India, subject to any mandatory privacy or data-protection rights that may apply to you based on your location or applicable law.

Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the applicable jurisdiction and dispute-resolution provisions governing statSCALAR's Services.

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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 15 August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how statSCALAR uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website and Services.

20. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files or similar technologies stored on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.

They allow websites to recognize a device, maintain sessions, remember preferences and understand how visitors interact with the website.

Cookies may be temporary or persistent depending on their purpose and configuration.

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21. Why We Use Cookies

statSCALAR may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep the website functioning correctly
• Maintain secure sessions
• Remember preferences
• Understand website usage
• Measure website performance
• Improve our Services
• Detect technical problems
• Support analytics
• Measure marketing effectiveness where applicable

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22. Categories of Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for core website functionality and cannot always be disabled through our systems.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand visitor activity and website performance so that we can improve the website and Services.

Functional Cookies

These cookies may remember preferences and settings to provide a more personalized and convenient experience.

Marketing Cookies

Where used, marketing or targeting cookies may help measure marketing activity or deliver more relevant communications.

The actual cookies used by statSCALAR may change as our website, analytics tools and services evolve.

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23. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that support analytics, security, communications or other website functionality.

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies.

Where applicable, users may be provided with choices regarding non-essential cookies.

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24. Managing Cookies

You can generally manage cookies through your browser settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Block certain cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Allow cookies only from selected websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are placed

Disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect website functionality or prevent some Services from operating as intended.

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25. Contact Regarding Cookies

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or statSCALAR's use of cookies and similar technologies, contact:

info@statscalar.com

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End of Privacy Policy