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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Plain language summary:We collect only what's necessary to run the platform. We don't sell your data. You can delete your account and data at any time.

1. Overview

IdeaFoundry.wiki ("IdeaFoundry," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our platform services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly:

  • Account registration details (name, email address, password)
  • Billing and payment information (processed by Stripe — we do not store raw card data)
  • Messages you send via our contact form or support channels
  • Profile preferences and workspace settings

    • Information collected automatically:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, timestamps)
  • Device information (device type, operating system, screen resolution)
  • Usage data (features accessed, searches performed, opportunities viewed)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

    • Information from third parties:

  • OAuth profile data if you sign in via Google or GitHub (name, email, avatar)
  • Payment status and subscription tier from Stripe

    • 3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the IdeaFoundry platform
  • Process transactions and send related administrative communications
  • Personalize your experience based on saved preferences and usage patterns
  • Send product updates, feature announcements, and newsletters (you can opt out at any time)
  • Respond to your support requests and inquiries
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve platform functionality
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

    • We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data to train AI models without explicit consent.

    4. How We Share Your Information

    We may share your information with:

    Service providers: Vendors who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements (e.g., Stripe for payments, AWS for hosting, PostHog for analytics, Loops for email).

    Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

    Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets. You will be notified before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

    Aggregated/anonymized data: We may share aggregate, non-personally identifiable data publicly or with partners for research or marketing purposes.

    We do not share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers.

    5. Data Retention

    We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account:

  • Your profile and usage data are deleted within 30 days
  • Billing records are retained for 7 years as required by law
  • Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

    • You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting hello@ideafoundry.wiki.

    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
  • **Rectification:** Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • **Erasure:** Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • **Portability:** Request your data in a machine-readable format
  • **Restriction:** Request that we restrict processing of your data
  • **Objection:** Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • **Withdraw consent:** Withdraw consent for processing at any time (where processing is based on consent)

    • To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@ideafoundry.wiki. We will respond within 30 days. Residents of the EU/EEA and UK have rights under GDPR. California residents have rights under CCPA.

    7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in (session cookies)
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns (analytics cookies via PostHog)
  • Prevent fraud (security cookies)

    • We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell cookie data.

    You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect platform functionality. We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals by disabling analytics tracking when DNT is enabled.

    8. Data Security

    We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
  • SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure (AWS)
  • Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Strict internal access controls and audit logging
  • Employee security training

    • No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take every reasonable precaution.

    9. Children's Privacy

    IdeaFoundry is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have information about a child, contact us at hello@ideafoundry.wiki.

    10. International Data Transfers

    IdeaFoundry is based in the United States. If you access our services from the EU, EEA, UK, or other regions with data protection laws, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for transfers from the EU/EEA.

    11. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email and/or a prominent in-app notice at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

    12. Contact Us

    For privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints:

    Email: hello@ideafoundry.wiki

    Mail: IdeaFoundry, Inc., Privacy Team, 123 Startup Ave, San Francisco, CA 94105

    For EU/EEA residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.