Last updated: December 2025

Purpose and Scope

Alescent, Inc. (“Alescent”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to respecting individual privacy and protecting personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Statement explains how Alescent collects, uses, discloses, retains, and safeguards personal information when you interact with our websites, digital properties, events, services, recruitment activities, and other business operations (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Statement applies to personal information collected online and offline, including through www.alescent.com, related microsites, applications, surveys, communications, and materials related to commercial engagement with you, unless a separate privacy notice or contractual provision applies.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described herein, subject to applicable law.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Statement:

• Personal Information means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual.
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is used interchangeably with Personal Information.
• Processing means any operation performed on Personal Information, including collection, use, storage, disclosure, transfer, or deletion.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

Alescent may collect the following categories of Personal Information, depending on the nature of your interaction with us.

Information You Provide Directly

• Identifiers, including name, business title, employer, mailing address, email address, telephone number.
• Professional information, including resume data, employment history, education, credentials, and references submitted through recruitment activities.
• Account and registration information for newsletters, alerts, events, surveys, forums, or alumni activities.
• Communications, including inquiries, correspondence, feedback, comments, or survey responses.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our websites or digital properties, we may automatically collect:

• Internet or network activity information, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, clickstream data, and timestamps.
• Device and technical information, including HTTP protocol elements and cookie identifiers.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive Personal Information from third parties, such as event partners, recruitment platforms, analytics providers, or publicly available professional sources, where permitted by law.

Purposes for Using Personal Information

Alescent processes Personal Information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries and fulfilling requests.
• Managing event registrations, conferences, and professional activities.
• Evaluating job applications, recruiting personnel, and administering employment-related processes.
• Distributing newsletters, alerts, publications, and other communications.
• Personalizing content and improving user experience.
• Operating, maintaining, securing, and improving our websites and Services.
• Conducting research, analytics, and aggregated reporting.
• Complying with legal obligations, enforcing contractual rights, and managing risk.

We do not sell Personal Information and do not use Personal Information for third-party marketing purposes.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Alescent uses cookies and similar technologies only where necessary for the operation of our Services or where consent has been obtained in accordance with applicable law.

Types of Cookies Used

• Strictly necessary cookies, required for core site functionality.
• Analytics cookies, used to understand site usage and improve performance.
• Functional cookies, used to remember preferences and enhance user experience.

Cookie Management

You may control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of our Services. Where required by law, cookie consent mechanisms will be provided.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Alescent does not intentionally disclose Personal Information to unaffiliated third parties without consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers. We may share Personal Information with trusted third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email distribution, recruitment platforms, or event management. Such vendors are contractually required to protect Personal Information and use it only for authorized purposes.
• Legal and Regulatory Requirements. We may disclose Personal Information where required or permitted by law, including in response to lawful requests by courts, regulators, or public authorities, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Alescent, our clients, or others.
• Business Transactions. In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, Personal Information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to applicable confidentiality and data protection obligations.

Surveys, Forums, and Public Disclosures

• Surveys. Survey results are reported in aggregated form and do not identify individual respondents.
• Forums and Public Areas. Any information you choose to disclose in public forums may be collected and used by others. Alescent is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties who access publicly disclosed information.

Third-Party Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. Alescent does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. Use of third-party sites is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of use.

Data Security

Alescent implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect Personal Information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to Personal Information is limited to authorized personnel and service providers who require such access for legitimate business purposes.

No security measure is absolute, and Alescent cannot guarantee that Personal Information will not be accessed, disclosed, or altered in breach of safeguards.

International Data Transfers

Personal Information may be processed, stored, or transferred across national borders, including to jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your country of residence. Where required, Alescent implements appropriate safeguards to support lawful cross-border transfers, consistent with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

Alescent retains Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the context in which it was collected.

Publicly disclosed information in forums may remain available indefinitely unless removed.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and Alescent does not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under this age. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, update, restrict, or delete your Personal Information, or to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Requests may be submitted using the contact details below and will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions provided in those communications.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

Alescent may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Services. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Information

Questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Statement or Alescent’s privacy practices may be directed to:

Alescent Privacy Office
privacy@alescent.com