Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MeetsIdea ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at MeetsIdea.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Service, including:

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or use our Service, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Professional title and company information
• Resume and professional qualifications
• Business ideas and project descriptions
• Investment interests and preferences
• Profile photos and other uploaded media
• Payment and billing information

2.2 Communication Data

We collect information about your communications through our platform, including:

• Chat and messaging content
• Voice and video call metadata
• Files, documents, and presentations shared
• Whiteboard collaboration data

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source and clickstream data
• Search queries and matching preferences
• Feature usage statistics

2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Provide and Maintain the Service: To create and manage your account, facilitate connections between users, and enable communication features
• Matching Algorithm: To match idea creators with appropriate business partners and investors based on interests, expertise, and goals
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve the Service: To analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Business Operations: To process payments, manage subscriptions, and provide customer support

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

Based on your membership tier, certain information may be shared with other users:

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processors
• Cloud hosting providers
• Email and communication services
• Analytics providers
• Customer support tools

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
• Protect the safety of users or the public

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection
• NDA protection for shared ideas (available on request)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we need to retain it for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@meetsidea.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and to third parties with whom we share it as described in this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you marketing communications about our products, services, and promotions. You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us at support@meetsidea.com

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we will still send you service-related notifications.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell your personal information.

13. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for processing
• Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our Service
• For material changes, obtain your consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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By using MeetsIdea, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.