Effective Date: June 6, 2025
At Scout Capital, we recognize the importance of protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your data across our digital platforms and in the course of providing our commercial financing services. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and transparency in all our interactions.
Your trust is fundamental to everything we do. Whether you’re exploring financing options, submitting an application, or communicating with our team, we are dedicated to protecting your personal and business information. This Privacy Policy serves to inform you of your rights, our practices, and your choices when engaging with Scout Capital.
We collect two types of information: Personal Information and Non-Personal Information.
Personal Information refers to data that can identify you or your business. This includes but is not limited to:
Full name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
Business name and type
Financial data related to your business (e.g., revenue, funding needs, banking details)
Documents submitted during funding applications
Identification information when required for verification or compliance
This includes data that does not directly identify an individual or business but helps us improve functionality and user experience:
Browser and device information
Website usage patterns and pages visited
Time spent on the site and navigation paths
IP address and location information (approximate)
Cookies and tracking data
We collect information through:
Online forms and applications
Direct communications (phone, email, chat)
Uploaded documentation during funding processes
Cookies and web tracking technologies
Third-party partners or platforms that refer you to our services
Providing Financing Services: To evaluate your business’s eligibility, process funding applications, and deliver appropriate financial solutions.
Communication: To respond to inquiries, send service-related updates, and provide important business information.
Service Improvement: To analyze usage trends, enhance our digital platforms, and deliver a better customer experience.
Compliance: To fulfill our obligations under legal and regulatory frameworks including anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and financial reporting.
Marketing and Insights (optional): With your permission, we may use your contact details to share updates, newsletters, or insights relevant to business financing and industry news.
We will never use your data for purposes beyond what is necessary and disclosed, without first seeking your explicit consent.
Internal Use: With authorized members of the Scout Capital team to deliver services.
Third-Party Service Providers: With vendors and partners who help us perform services, including payment processors, cloud storage providers, and background verification companies. These entities are bound by confidentiality agreements and data security obligations.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or regulatory authority, we may disclose your data to comply with legal processes.
Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization, client data may be part of the transferred assets. You will be notified of any such change.
Scout Capital retains personal and business information for as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Maintain business and financial records.
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
When data is no longer needed, we take appropriate steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
Encrypted storage and secure servers
Role-based access controls
Regular audits and vulnerability checks
Secure login procedures and user authentication
While we strive to protect your data, no digital transmission or storage method is completely foolproof. We encourage you to use strong passwords, stay alert for phishing attempts, and notify us immediately of any suspected data compromise.
Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to Correct: Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate information.
Right to Delete: Request that we delete certain data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Right to Object: Withdraw consent or object to specific uses of your data, including direct marketing.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information in specific scenarios.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.
Recognize returning users
Personalize website content
Track site performance and engagement
Improve marketing relevance
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Our website may include links to external websites or platforms that are not operated by Scout Capital. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before interacting with them.
Scout Capital does not knowingly collect or solicit information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a minor without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete the information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations, technology, or business practices. We will post updates on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to update or remove your information, please get in touch with us:
Scout Capital
Email: Hello@scoutfi.com
Office: 16 N Marengo Ave Suite 303, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 844-839-9100
