Privacy

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

ScaleUP Week and the High Growth Ventures Initiative at the Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Mount Royal University are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our community members, event participants, applicants, and partners.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal and business information shared with us through our programs, including:

• ScaleUP Community membership

• ScaleUP Awards applications

• ScaleUP Summit and all ScaleUP event registrations

• Website engagement and communications

Our goal is to ensure transparency and maintain the trust of the leaders and organizations that participate in the ScaleUP movement.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information when individuals interact with ScaleUP programs, including when they:

• Apply for the ScaleUP Awards

• Register for ScaleUP events or the Summit

• Join the ScaleUP Community platform

• Subscribe to newsletters or updates

• Participate in surveys, programming, or advisory sessions

Information collected may include:

Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Professional title

• Company affiliation

• Contact information

Business Information

• Company name and industry

Award Specific Information:

• Business growth metrics (revenue range, employee count)

• Scaling challenges or strategic priorities

• Application responses or submitted materials

We only collect information necessary to support program participation and community engagement.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Evaluate eligibility for the ScaleUP Awards

• Facilitate participation in ScaleUP programs and events

• Communicate with members about programming, insights, and opportunities

• Curate peer learning experiences and networking opportunities

• Improve our programs and better support scaling companies

Information shared through awards applications is used specifically to evaluate eligibility and support the selection process.

Application information is reviewed only by the ScaleUP Awards Selection Committee.

3. Data Protection and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal and business information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Data is stored using secure systems and accessed only by authorized members of the ScaleUP team and relevant program committees.

We maintain appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to ensure that information is handled responsibly.

4. Information Sharing

ScaleUP respects the confidentiality of all participants.

We do not share personal or business information with third parties without explicit consent, except when necessary to:

• Administer programs or events

• Evaluate award applications through authorized selection committees

• Comply with legal or institutional obligations

When information is used publicly (for example, award finalists or winners), participants will be notified and consent will be requested.

5. Community Directory and Member Visibility

If you join the ScaleUP Community platform, some profile information may be visible to other community members to support networking and collaboration.

Visible information may include:

• Name

• Organization

• Professional role

• Biography or expertise areas

Members can update or remove profile information at any time.

6. Communications

Members and participants may receive communications related to:

• Upcoming ScaleUP events

• Awards announcements

• Research insights and reports

Recipients can unsubscribe from communications at any time using the link included in emails.

7. Data Retention

Information collected through applications, registrations, and community engagement may be retained for program administration, research insights, and historical record keeping.

Data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes.

8. Your Rights

Individuals may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about them

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request removal from mailing lists or community platforms

• Ask questions about how their data is used

To make a request, please contact the ScaleUP team.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Dr. Simon Raby
Founder & Executive Director, ScaleUP Week
Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mount Royal University

📧 connect@scaleupweek.ca

Our Commitment

ScaleUP exists to build a trusted community of leaders scaling companies across Western Canada. Protecting the privacy and security of our members is essential to maintaining that trust.

We are committed to responsible data stewardship while supporting collaboration, learning, and growth across the scaleup ecosystem.

Let’s scale up, together.