Privacy Policy

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

1. Information we collect

We may collect information you provide directly (e.g. idea submissions, optional email for updates, ratings) and information collected automatically (e.g. IP address, browser type, device information, usage data). We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

2. How we use your information

We use collected information to operate and improve our service, display and aggregate ratings, prevent abuse, communicate with you (if you provided email), and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing and disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with service providers who assist our operations (e.g. hosting, analytics), when required by law, or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the service, comply with law, or resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

5. Your rights (including GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or other regions with similar laws, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data, object to or restrict processing, and withdraw consent. Contact us to exercise these rights. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children

Our service is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us.

8. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, please see our Contact page.