Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 17, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, full name (optional), and any anonymous username you choose to use.
User-Generated Content: We store the ideas, replies, polls, focus group requests, partnership applications, and other content you submit to the platform.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with IdeaPorch, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.
Device Information: We automatically collect basic device information such as browser type, operating system, and IP address for security and analytics purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the IdeaPorch platform
- To facilitate community interactions (ideas, feedback, partnerships, focus groups)
- To send you important account notifications and updates
- To administer the weekly sweepstakes rewards program
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or harmful conduct
- To improve our services through analytics and user feedback
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the platform (hosting, email delivery, payment processing)
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Other users: Your public profile information (display name, reputation score, posted content) is visible to other community members as part of the platform's core functionality
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out of certain data collection (e.g., marketing emails)
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at ideasontheporch@gmail.com
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.
7. Age Restrictions
IdeaPorch is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us at:
Email: ideasontheporch@gmail.com
Address: IdeaPorch, Toronto, ON, Canada