Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Entrepath. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information (Required for Core Functionality)

We collect the following personal information that is essential for the operation of our service:

• Email Address: Used for account authentication and important account-related communications
• User ID: Automatically generated unique identifier (Firebase UID) used to associate your data with your account
• Authentication Tokens: Used to maintain your login session securely

2.2 Profile Information (Optional)

You may choose to provide additional information to enhance your profile:

• Name: Your display name visible to other users
• Interests: Your personal interests and hobbies
• Sports: Sports activities you enjoy
• Occupation: Your professional role or status
• Location: Your general geographic location

2.3 User-Generated Content

Content you create and share within the app:

• Startup Ideas/Posts: Titles, descriptions, taglines, and interests you're seeking in co-founders
• Products: Product listings including name, description, price, and category
• Applications: Messages and CV documents when applying to join startups
• Ideas Hour Messages: Messages posted in daily discussion threads
• Thoughts/Mind Maps: Personal notes and mind mapping content
• Team Memberships: Information about startups you've joined or founded

2.4 Usage and Analytics Data (Optional - You Control This)

You can disable this at any time in Settings. When enabled, we collect:

• Screen Views: Which screens you visit within the app
• Feature Usage: How you interact with app features
• Session Information: When and how long you use the app
• Focus Score Data: Your focus score progress and achievements
• Daily Points: Points earned through app engagement

2.5 Technical Data (Essential for App Functionality)

• Device Information: Operating system, platform type (iOS/Android)
• Error Logs: Technical information about app crashes or errors (via Firebase Crashlytics) to help us fix bugs
• User Preferences: Your settings and consent choices, stored locally on your device

2.6 Files and Media

• CV Documents: When you apply to join a startup, your uploaded resume/CV
• Profile Images: Profile pictures (if implemented)
• Product Images: Images associated with product listings (if implemented)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Essential Uses (Required for Service)

• Authenticate your identity and maintain your account
• Provide core app functionality and features
• Store and display your profile information
• Enable you to post and manage startup ideas
• Facilitate connections between founders and team members
• Process and display applications to join startups
• Enable participation in Ideas Hour discussions
• Maintain focus scores and daily points
• Debug and fix technical issues

3.2 Analytics and Improvement (Optional - Requires Your Consent)

• Understand how users interact with the app
• Improve app features and user experience
• Identify and fix bugs more effectively
• Develop new features based on usage patterns

3.3 Personalization (Optional - Requires Your Consent)

• Customize your app experience
• Recommend relevant content and connections
• Remember your preferences

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Firebase/Google Cloud Platform

We use Firebase services provided by Google for:

• Firebase Authentication: Secure user authentication
• Cloud Firestore: Database storage for your data
• Cloud Storage: File storage for CVs and media
• Firebase Analytics: App usage analytics (optional, you can disable)
• Firebase Crashlytics: Error reporting for app stability

Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Firebase Privacy Information: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

4.2 OpenAI

We use OpenAI's API for video generation features:

• Video generation prompts you submit are sent to OpenAI's servers
• No personal information is sent to OpenAI beyond the text prompts you provide

OpenAI's Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy

4.3 Public Content

Content you post publicly within the app (startup ideas, products, Ideas Hour messages) is visible to other Entrepath users. Do not post sensitive personal information publicly.

4.4 No Data Selling

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Your Privacy Controls

5.1 Essential Cookies and Data

Some data collection is essential for the app to function and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication and session management
• Core database operations
• Security and fraud prevention
• Error logging for app stability

5.2 Optional Features (You Control These)

Analytics: You can enable or disable analytics collection at any time in Settings > Legals. When disabled, we do not collect usage analytics data.

Personalization: You can enable or disable personalized features at any time in Settings > Legals. When disabled, your experience is not customized based on your usage patterns.

5.3 Profile Visibility

You control what profile information you share. Only your name is visible to other users when you interact publicly (posting ideas, applying to startups).

6. Data Retention

6.1 Active Accounts

We retain your data for as long as your account is active and as necessary to provide you services.

6.2 Deleted Accounts

When you delete your account:

• Your personal information is immediately removed
• Your user-generated content is deleted
• Your uploaded files are permanently deleted from storage
• Some anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 90 days for legal compliance
• Publicly posted content may remain visible to maintain thread integrity but will be anonymized (e.g., "Deleted User")

6.3 Inactive Accounts

Accounts inactive for more than 3 years may be deleted after email notification.

7. Your Data Rights

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to:

• Access all data we hold about you
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• View and edit your profile information in Settings

7.2 Correction

You can update your profile information at any time in the Settings screen.

7.3 Deletion

You have the right to delete your account and all associated data at any time:

• Go to Settings > Account
• Select "Delete Account"
• Confirm deletion (this action is permanent and cannot be undone)

7.4 Opt-Out of Optional Data Collection

Go to Settings > Legals and disable Analytics and/or Personalization at any time.

7.5 Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• Firebase Authentication uses industry-standard security protocols
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized systems only
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure cloud infrastructure provided by Google Cloud Platform

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Entrepath is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where Firebase/Google's servers are located. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. By using Entrepath, you consent to such transfers.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights:

• Right to Access: Obtain confirmation and access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for optional data collection

Our legal basis for processing your data:

• Contract Performance: Essential data needed to provide services
• Consent: Optional analytics and personalization
• Legitimate Interest: App improvement and security

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notification in the app
• Sending an email to your registered email address for material changes

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

15. App Store Compliance

This app complies with Apple App Store and Google Play Store privacy requirements. For the most current privacy information and controls, please visit Settings > Legals within the app.