Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At ValidateIdea.io, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Email address (when you sign up or subscribe)
• Name and business information (if provided)
• Landing page content and feedback data you create
• Usage data and analytics (via privacy-friendly Plausible Analytics)
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Send you important updates and notifications
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you sign up for our service
• Contract: To provide the services you've requested
• Legitimate interests: To improve our platform and prevent fraud
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

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

• Service providers who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Business partners only with your explicit consent

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that doesn't use cookies and is fully GDPR compliant.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Oppose processing of your personal data
• Withdraw consent: At any time, without affecting prior processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@validateidea.io

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days.

9. Cookies

We use minimal cookies necessary for the functionality of our service. We do not use tracking cookies. Our analytics provider (Plausible) does not use cookies and respects user privacy.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.