Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9th December 2024

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Idea Harbor ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects information related to your use of our application (the "App") and services.

1. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, and other information you provide.
  • Content Data: Ideas, comments, votes, and any other content you submit to the App.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the App, including device type, IP address, and activity logs.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the App.
  • To communicate with you about updates, changes, or promotions.
  • To enforce our Terms of Service.
  • To analyze trends and improve user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you sign up and agree to the terms, you consent to the processing of your data.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve the App and protect against misuse.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Publicly Shared Content

Once an idea’s expiry period ends, it becomes public and can be viewed, shared, and commented on by other users. Please do not submit sensitive or confidential information.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • With service providers that help us operate the App.
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms.
  • In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition.
  • When required by law, such as to respond to a valid legal request.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the App and comply with legal obligations. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
  • Portability: Obtain and reuse your data for other services.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting [email protected].

8. Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), are in place.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

10. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: [email protected]