💡Idea Finder

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/08/2025

1. Introduction

Idea Finder Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your information when you use our SaaS idea discovery service ("the Service").

We are the data controller for the personal data we process. Our contact details are provided in the Contact Us section.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contract: To provide our service and fulfill our obligations to you
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our service, prevent fraud, and ensure security
  • Consent: For marketing communications and optional features (where applicable)
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements and regulations

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information (email address, name)
  • Authentication data
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Communications with us

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
  • Cookies and similar technologies

3.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Public data from Reddit, Product Hunt, and similar platforms
  • Website analytics and traffic data
  • Authentication providers (if used)

4. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain our Service
  • Process and fulfill your requests
  • Authenticate your identity and prevent fraud
  • Analyze and improve our Service
  • Send service-related communications
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect the rights and safety of our users

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Service
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our business
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale
  • Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
  • Usage data: Up to 2 years for analytics purposes
  • Legal obligations: As required by applicable law

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at geoff.coding@gmail.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK/EEA by our service providers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through our Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you can:

14. Contact Information

Data Controller: Idea Finder Ltd

Email: geoff.coding@gmail.com