1. Introduction
At IdeaFlux, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Name and display name
- Email address
- Profile picture
- Professional title and bio
- Skills and interests
Content You Create
- Ideas and project descriptions
- Comments and discussions
- Team information and applications
- Messages and communications
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
- IP address and location data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process your account registration and authentication
- Enable collaboration features and team formation
- Send notifications and updates about your activity
- Improve our platform and develop new features
- Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Content: Ideas and content you make public are visible to all users
- Team Members: Information shared within teams is visible to team members
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party services that help us operate our platform
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Access controls and authentication requirements
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Privacy Settings: Control the visibility of your profile and content
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze platform usage and performance
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
8. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information, including:
- Authentication providers (Google OAuth)
- Analytics services
- Cloud hosting and storage
- AI services for content generation
These services have their own privacy policies governing data use.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal purposes.
10. Children's Privacy
IdeaFlux is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of the platform after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
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