Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 02, 2026
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Table of Contents
📋 1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information when you use IdeaBiz:
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Account Info | Name, email, password (hashed), profile photo | Provided by you |
| Profile Data | Expert/investor details, bio, skills, reputation score | Provided by you |
| User Content | Problems, ideas, comments, posts, evaluations | Created by you |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, actions taken, timestamps | Automatically collected |
| Device & Log Data | IP address, browser type, referring URLs | Automatically collected |
| OAuth Data | Google account ID and token (if you sign in with Google) | Google OAuth |
🎯 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the IdeaBiz platform;
- Personalize your experience (e.g., greeting, reputation level);
- Send transactional notifications (e.g., new connection requests, comments);
- Calculate reputation scores and leaderboard rankings;
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or policy violations;
- Respond to your support requests;
- Analyse usage trends to improve our services.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties, and we do not use your data for advertising profiling.
🤝 3. Data Sharing
We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With other users: Your public profile, ideas, problems, and posts are visible to all users as part of the Platform's functionality. The "Business Model" section is private and shared only with accepted connections.
- With service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services (e.g., hosting providers, email services) who assist us in operating the Platform. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Legal compliance: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
🍪 4. Cookies & Tracking
IdeaBiz uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your login session (session cookies);
- Remember your preferences;
- Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF tokens).
We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but this may impact the Platform's functionality.
🔒 5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security practices including:
- Encrypted passwords (bcrypt hashing — your password is never stored in plain text);
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit;
- CSRF protection on all forms;
- Access controls limiting employee access to user data.
While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.
🛡 6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information via your Settings page;
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data;
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format;
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@ideabiz.in. We will respond within 30 days.
👦 7. Children's Privacy
IdeaBiz is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
🔄 8. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, for significant changes, notify you via email or a prominent Platform notice. Your continued use after changes constitute acceptance of the updated Policy.
📩 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact:
Email: privacy@ideabiz.in
Platform: www.ideabiz.in