Privacy Policy

1. Information We Store in Our Database

When you use Refinedea, we collect the following types of information:

• Name and Email Address – When you join the waitlist, subscribe, or contact us.
• Business Idea Details – When you submit an idea for analysis using Refinedea(all details are encrypted and stored securely).
• Payment Information – When you purchase our services (handled securely via third-party providers).
• Cookies and Technical Data – Including IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage data.
• Legal Basis for Processing – We process your data based on:
  • Your explicit consent
  • Contractual necessity for service delivery
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Legal obligations

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide AI-powered business validation using Refinedea.
• Send updates such as analysis reports, waitlist confirmations, and product enhancements.
• Analyze user interactions and feedback to improve our platform.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and security measures.
• Process payments and maintain financial records.
• Prevent fraud and enhance security.

3. Data Protection & Security

• Encryption – Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
• Access Control – Only authorized personnel can access your data.
• No Sharing of Business Ideas – Your business ideas remain confidential and only you can access them.
• International Transfers – If we transfer your data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.
• Data Protection Officer – For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our DPO at admin@refinedea.com

4. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your business ideas. However, we use third-party services for:

• Payment Processing (e.g. Lemon Squeezy)
• Analytics & Performance Tracking (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Email Notifications (e.g. SendGrid)

All third-party processors are contractually obligated to maintain GDPR compliance and implement appropriate security measures.

5. Your Rights & Choices

• Access & Update Your Data – Modify or request a copy of your personal information.
• Delete Your Data – Request the removal of your business idea and account details.
• Opt-Out of Marketing Emails – Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional messages.
• Right to Data Portability – Request and receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object – Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw previously given consent for data processing at any time.
• Lodge a Complaint – Right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@refinedea.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Data Retention Policy

• Business Idea Inputs – Stored until user account is deleted or 2 years after last access, whichever comes first.
• Account & Email Information – Retained for 2 years after account deletion for legal and audit purposes.
• Payment Records – Retained for 7 years to comply with financial regulations.
• Data Breach Notification – We will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours of discovering a data breach.

7. Cookies Policy

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. This functionality is currently under development and will be implemented soon. When implemented, we will:

• Provide clear information about the cookies we use
• Implement a cookie consent banner
• Allow you to manage your cookie preferences

We will update this section with detailed information once the cookie functionality is implemented.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of major changes via email or website announcements.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: admin@refinedea.com

Website: refinedea