1. Introduction
IdeaHunter ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Optional profile details, preferences, and settings
- Communication Data: Messages you send to our support team
- Payment Information: Billing details processed by our payment processors
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, features used, time spent
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics
- Cookies and Tracking: Data from cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Third-Party Data Sources
- Public Data: Publicly available information from Reddit and other sources for business idea analysis
- Market Data: Industry trends and market information from public sources
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our AI-powered business idea analysis
- Account Management: To create and manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support
- Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant insights
- Communication: To send service updates, security alerts, and marketing communications (with consent)
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
4. AI and Data Processing
Our Service uses artificial intelligence to analyze business opportunities. This involves:
- Processing publicly available data to identify market trends
- Using AI models to generate business insights and recommendations
- Analyzing user interactions to improve AI accuracy
- Aggregating usage patterns to enhance the Service (without identifying individual users)
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
- Payment processors for billing and subscription management
- Cloud hosting providers for data storage and processing
- Analytics providers for usage analysis
- Email service providers for communications
5.2 Legal Requirements
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- To investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and assessments
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our Service and maintain your account
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
- Improve our Service through analytics
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
- Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze usage patterns and improve performance
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ideahunter.ai
14. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
15. European Data Protection Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in Section 8 above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
