Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how IdeaHelm collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our platform.

1. Information We Collect – We We collect the following types of information when you register or interact with IdeaHelm:
Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, profile image, and other information provided during account creation.
Content Information: Any content you share on the platform, including posts, comments, messages, and project information.
Usage Data: Including IP address, browser type, device information, referral URLs, and actions performed on the site (e.g., clicks, page visits).
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, track usage patterns, and personalize your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information – We use your data to:
Provide and maintain the platform.
Improve user experience and site performance.
Communicate updates, offers, or important service notifications.
Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
Enforce our Terms and comply with legal obligations.
We may use aggregated or anonymized data for analytics, research, or product development purposes.

3. How We Share Information – We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following situations:
With service providers who help us operate and maintain the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics).
If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
To protect the safety and integrity of the platform and its users.
Third-party services are only given access to the data necessary to perform their tasks and are obligated to protect your information.

4. Data Security – We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
You are encouraged to take appropriate steps to protect your account, such as using a strong password and not sharing your login credentials.

5. Your Rights and Choices – You have the right to:
Access and update your personal information.
Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Opt out of non-essential communications (e.g., marketing emails).
Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Please note that some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Third-Party Links and Services – IdeaHelm may contain links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy – We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Continued use of the platform after changes implies acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Us – If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact us through the platform’s support page or help center.