Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 14, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sawa, a community-driven platform designed to support and guide business school applicants through every step of the admissions process. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with our community, which is hosted on the Circle platform. By using Sawa, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

Please note that CircleCo, Inc. provides the infrastructure for the Sawa community. This means Circle may collect and process certain data on our behalf as a service provider. For details on how Circle manages this data, please review Circle’s Privacy Policy here.

2. Information We Collect

When you participate in the Sawa community, we collect and process information that helps us deliver a valuable experience. This includes:

Personal Information You Provide to Us:

  • Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect information like your name, email address, and payment details for subscriptions or Bootcamp participation.

  • Communications: If you contact us or engage with community features (e.g., forums, messaging), we collect the information you share, including messages and content uploads.

  • Payments: Payments are processed by trusted third-party services, and while we don’t store credit card information, we may keep transaction records for billing purposes.

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Device and Usage Data: We collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and activity within the community (e.g., pages visited, time spent). This helps us analyze usage patterns and improve the community experience.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies help us monitor your activity on the platform and provide you with a smoother user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate the Sawa Community: Ensure the smooth operation of the platform, process your payments, and provide access to guides, workshops, and community discussions.

  • Enhance User Experience: Analyze how you interact with Sawa to improve our offerings and better tailor content to the community’s needs.

  • Communicate with You: Send important updates, notifications, and other relevant information about your membership, Bootcamp, or upcoming events.

  • Legal Compliance: Ensure we comply with legal obligations and uphold our community standards.4. Sharing Your Information

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Circle: As the platform provider, Circle processes some of your data in line with their own privacy practices. Sawa acts as the “data controller,” while Circle acts as the “data processor.”

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors to process payments or provide essential services that help operate Sawa.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement measures to protect it from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to protect your account credentials and be mindful of the data you share.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access: Request copies of the information we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Erasure: In certain cases, request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Restriction of Processing: Request limits on how we process your data.

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data to transfer to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at adnan@startsawa.com. We will respond within a reasonable time frame.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We and our partners use cookies to monitor and analyze activity within the Sawa community. Cookies help us improve functionality, personalize content, and better understand user preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. For more details, refer to Circle’s Cookie Policy here.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or within the platform.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, feel free to contact us at adnan@startsawa.com. For questions about how Circle processes your data, please refer to Circle’s Privacy Policy here.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 14, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sawa, a community-driven platform designed to support and guide business school applicants through every step of the admissions process. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with our community, which is hosted on the Circle platform. By using Sawa, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

Please note that CircleCo, Inc. provides the infrastructure for the Sawa community. This means Circle may collect and process certain data on our behalf as a service provider. For details on how Circle manages this data, please review Circle’s Privacy Policy here.

2. Information We Collect

When you participate in the Sawa community, we collect and process information that helps us deliver a valuable experience. This includes:

Personal Information You Provide to Us:

  • Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect information like your name, email address, and payment details for subscriptions or Bootcamp participation.

  • Communications: If you contact us or engage with community features (e.g., forums, messaging), we collect the information you share, including messages and content uploads.

  • Payments: Payments are processed by trusted third-party services, and while we don’t store credit card information, we may keep transaction records for billing purposes.

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Device and Usage Data: We collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and activity within the community (e.g., pages visited, time spent). This helps us analyze usage patterns and improve the community experience.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies help us monitor your activity on the platform and provide you with a smoother user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate the Sawa Community: Ensure the smooth operation of the platform, process your payments, and provide access to guides, workshops, and community discussions.

  • Enhance User Experience: Analyze how you interact with Sawa to improve our offerings and better tailor content to the community’s needs.

  • Communicate with You: Send important updates, notifications, and other relevant information about your membership, Bootcamp, or upcoming events.

  • Legal Compliance: Ensure we comply with legal obligations and uphold our community standards.4. Sharing Your Information

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Circle: As the platform provider, Circle processes some of your data in line with their own privacy practices. Sawa acts as the “data controller,” while Circle acts as the “data processor.”

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors to process payments or provide essential services that help operate Sawa.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement measures to protect it from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to protect your account credentials and be mindful of the data you share.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access: Request copies of the information we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Erasure: In certain cases, request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Restriction of Processing: Request limits on how we process your data.

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data to transfer to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at adnan@startsawa.com. We will respond within a reasonable time frame.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We and our partners use cookies to monitor and analyze activity within the Sawa community. Cookies help us improve functionality, personalize content, and better understand user preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. For more details, refer to Circle’s Cookie Policy here.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or within the platform.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, feel free to contact us at adnan@startsawa.com. For questions about how Circle processes your data, please refer to Circle’s Privacy Policy here.