Privacy Policy

InovaHub (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By using InovaHub, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our Service:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Full name, email address, phone number, password (hashed), college name, course, year of study, city, and optionally a profile picture and bio.
• Content You Post: Text, images, videos, or other content you upload (posts, stories, comments, messages, etc.).
• Communication Data: Information from chats, messages, and interactions with other users.
• User Interactions: Data on follows, likes, bookmarks, and engagement activities.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, and navigation paths.
• Location Data: Precise geolocation data (with explicit consent only).
• App Performance Data: Crash logs and performance metrics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to provide, maintain, and improve the Service, ensure safety and security, facilitate networking, and comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with other users (as per your settings), trusted service providers under strict confidentiality, for legal reasons, or with your explicit consent.

4. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers located in India. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days unless we are required by law to retain certain information.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures including TLS/SSL encryption and password hashing (Argon2) to protect your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or request portability of your personal data. You may withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at inovatech590@gmail.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 13.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in countries other than your own under appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

9. Third‑Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage these via your device settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notice.

12. Contact Us

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