GC Startups

Governance and compliance

Privacy

How GC Startups collects, uses and protects personal information.

Last updated 6 November 2026

Who we are

GC Startups is an initiative of V1 Scale (V1 Scale Pty Ltd ACN 693872810). This policy explains how we handle personal information. We aim to follow the Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

What we collect

  • Information you give us on the Connect form: your name, email address, optional mobile number, optional LinkedIn or website, the role you identify with, what you are building or looking for, how you would like to be involved and how you heard about us.
  • Emails and messages you send us.
  • Basic technical information that our website host processes when you visit, such as your IP address and browser type.

Why we collect it

  • To reply to you and tell you about gatherings, introductions and updates.
  • To understand who the community is for and shape what we build.
  • To make introductions between members, only where you agree.
  • To keep the site secure and working.

Who we share it with

We do not sell your personal information. We use service providers for website hosting, email and customer relationship management. They may store information outside Australia, including in the European Union. We take reasonable steps to make sure they protect it. We may also disclose information where the law requires it.

Introductions

We will not share your details with another member, investor or partner without your agreement.

Marketing and opting out

We will only send you community updates if you asked to hear from us. Every email will let you unsubscribe, or you can write to us at any time.

Keeping information safe

We use reasonable security measures. No online system is perfectly secure, so please do not send sensitive information through the form.

Your rights

You may ask to see the personal information we hold about you, correct it or have it deleted, subject to any legal duty to keep it. Write to support@v1scale.com.

Complaints

If you have a concern, contact us first. If you are not satisfied, you can complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

Changes

We may update this policy. The date at the top shows the latest version.