Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to EntreHive. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the platform, including but not limited to:

• Name and email address
• University affiliation and role (student, faculty, etc.)
• Profile information (bio, skills, interests)
• Project and post content
• Communication data and interactions with other users

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the platform, including:

• Log and usage data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Activity data (posts, projects, interactions)
• Performance and diagnostic data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect or receive to:

• Facilitate account creation and authentication
• Provide and maintain our services
• Connect users within university ecosystems
• Enable project collaboration and communication
• Send administrative information and updates
• Improve and personalize user experience
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: Your profile information and public posts are visible to other users within your university network
• With Universities: We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data with participating universities
• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your information may be transferred

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@entrehive.ca

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is intended for users who are at least 18 years old or enrolled in a university. 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.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and, where appropriate, through email or platform notifications. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: