Last updated: 10/10/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Innovations Mastery ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Full name and email address
- Phone number (for account verification and important communications)
- Profile information (bio, role, interests)
- Professional information (company, location)
- Profile picture (if uploaded)
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect:
- App usage patterns and preferences
- Device information (type, OS version, unique identifiers)
- Log data (IP address, access times, app crashes)
- Analytics data to improve our services
2.3 Content Information
When you interact with our platform:
- Posts, comments, and messages you create
- Event registrations and attendance
- Library resource downloads and interactions
- Community engagement metrics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Create and manage your account
- Verify your identity using your phone number
- Send important account notifications via phone and email
- Enable community features and networking
- Send notifications about events and updates
- Improve our app functionality and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With other users as part of community features (profile info, posts)
- With service providers who assist in app operations
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- In connection with business transfers or acquisitions
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication systems
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information
6. Consent and Your Rights
By using our service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request information about how your data is processed
- Object to certain processing activities
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. However, withdrawing consent may affect your ability to use certain features of our service.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as:
- Your account is active
- Needed to provide services
- Required by law
- Necessary for legitimate business purposes
8. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such information has been collected, we will delete it immediately.
10. Canadian Privacy Law Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws. We are committed to:
- Collecting only the personal information necessary for our stated purposes
- Obtaining informed consent before collecting personal information
- Limiting the use and disclosure of personal information to the purposes for which it was collected
- Ensuring personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date
- Implementing appropriate safeguards to protect personal information
- Being transparent about our privacy practices
- Providing individuals with access to their personal information
If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may contact the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy commissioner.
11. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact our Privacy Officer:
Privacy Officer: Innovations Mastery Privacy Team
Response Time: We will respond to your privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
By using Innovations Mastery, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.