Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Idea2.work. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered business idea validation platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

  • Account information (email, name) when you sign up
  • Business ideas you submit for validation
  • Preferences and settings you configure
  • Communications you send to us

We automatically collect:

  • Usage data (pages visited, features used)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and approximate location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our validation services
  • Process and analyze your business ideas
  • Send you updates and notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who assist our operations (hosting, analytics)
  • AI partners for idea analysis (GPT 5.2, Gemini 3 Pro, Perplexity) - ideas are processed but not stored by these services
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Public vs Private Ideas: Public ideas are visible to all users. Private ideas (Premium/Lifetime plans) are only visible to you and are not shared publicly.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure cloud infrastructure (Firebase/Google Cloud)
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. Analytics cookies help us understand how you use our service. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for up to 30 days for backup purposes, after which it is permanently deleted. Public ideas may remain visible unless specifically requested for removal.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@idea2.work