Privacy Policy for InnovationWorks
Effective Date: Nov 1, 2023
Welcome to InnovationWorks, a platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation in the energy industry. Please take a moment to read our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data. By accessing or using our website or the InnovationWorks, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our website or the InnovationWorks. This Policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of our website or the InnovationWorks after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the Policy periodically for updates.
Use of our website and the InnovationWorks is also subject to our Terms of Service, which are incorporated herein by reference.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways:
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Information You Provide: When you sign up for or use the website or InnovationWorks, you voluntarily provide us with certain information. This may include your name, profile photo, posts, comments, likes, the email address you used to sign up, and any other information you choose to provide.
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Technical Information: Like most online platforms, we automatically collect technical information when you use our website or InnovationWorks. This includes log data such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, cookie data, and other information that may be used to track you across our website and other non-affiliated websites. You may refuse to accept browser cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of our website or the InnovationWorks. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you direct your browser to our website or the InnovationWorks.
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Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our website or InnovationWorks, including the device type, operating system, settings, unique device identifiers, and crash data.
Use of our website or the InnovationWorks is not intended for children. No one under age 18 may provide any information to or on our website or the InnovationWorks. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on our website or the InnovationWorks or through any of its features, register on the InnovationWorks, use any of the interactive or public comment features of the InnovationWorks, or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or user name you may use. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide our services, enhance our website and platform, and protect ourselves, the InnovationWorks and our users. In addition, we use your information to:
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Offer you a personalized experience, including suggesting relevant content on our website or other non-affiliated websites.
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Send you updates, newsletters, and information that may interest you.
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Assist your connections in finding you on InnovationWorks.
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Respond to your questions and comments.
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Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.
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Provide you with notices about your account/subscription.
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Carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including our Terms of Service.
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Notify you about changes to the InnovationWorks.
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In any other way we may describe when you provide the information.
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For any other purpose with your consent.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following ways:
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With Your Consent: If you choose to link your InnovationWorks account with other services or share your activity on our platform with them, we may access information from those services. We may also share your information for the purposes for which you provided it.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to comply with the law or any legal order, protect the safety or rights of the public, prevent fraud or address security or technical issues.
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Facilitating Services: We may disclose your information to our subsidiaries and affiliates and to our contractors and service providers in order to facilitate providing services to you.
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Targeted Advertising: ·We may disclose your information to third parties to market our or their products or services to you, including by displaying advertisements selected based on your preferences or interests determined by your information or activities over time and across non-affiliated websites, unless you have opted-out of these disclosures as permitted by applicable law. We do not control third parties’ collection or use of your information to serve targeted advertising or other interest-based advertising. If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising more generally, please visit http://preferences-mgr.truste.com/ or http://optout.aboutads.info to manage your preferences. You may also delete your history, clear your cache, and delete or manage cookies through your browser and device settings. Please note that you may continue to receive generic ads.
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Sales: We may sell your information to third parties, such as advertisers, data aggregators or lead generators, unless you have opted-out of such sales as permitted by applicable law.
We may disclose aggregated information about our users, and information that does not identify any individual, without restriction.
We may also share your information with a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding.
4. Your Choices
We believe in giving you control over your information. You can:
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Access and edit your profile information.
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Opt out of receiving updates, newsletters, and customized content.
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Manage your account settings and privacy preferences.
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Close your account at any time.
The safety and security of your information also depends on you. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password for access to certain parts of the InnovationWorks, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your password with anyone. We urge you to be careful about giving out information in public areas of the InnovationWorks like message boards. The information you share in public areas may be viewed by any user of the InnovationWorks.
Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we try to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to our website or the InnovationWorks. Any transmission of information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on our website or the InnovationWorks.
5. International Data Transfers
InnovationWorks is a global platform, so your information may be transferred and stored outside your home country, including in the United States. Please be aware that privacy protections and authorities' rights may vary in different countries.
6. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including, without limitation, to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. If we make significant changes, we will provide notice on our website or the InnovationWorks or obtain your consent, if required by law. Your continued use of our website or the InnovationWorks after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
7. Contact Us
For questions, comments, or concerns regarding your privacy on our website or InnovationWorks, please contact us at info@innovationforce.io.
Security Commitment Policy for InnovationWorks
Effective Date: April 1, 2024
At InnovationWorks, we prioritize the security of your data. This Security Commitment Policy outlines our dedication to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information you entrust to us. By utilizing InnovationWorks, you agree to adhere to the guidelines set forth in this policy.
1. Protection of Information:
We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include but are not limited to:
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Encryption: Utilizing encryption protocols to protect data transmission and storage.
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Access Controls: Implementing role-based access controls to limit access to sensitive information.
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Firewalls: Employing firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to our systems.
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Regular Security Audits: Conducting regular audits to assess and enhance our security posture.
2. Confidentiality:
We recognize the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of your data. Our employees, contractors, and service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and undergo training on handling sensitive information appropriately.
3. Incident Response:
In the event of a security incident or data breach, we have established protocols to promptly assess the situation, mitigate risks, and notify affected parties as required by law. We are committed to transparency and will provide timely updates on the steps taken to address the incident.
4. Compliance:
We adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards concerning data security and privacy. Our security practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with evolving legal requirements and best practices.
5. User Responsibility:
While we implement robust security measures, users also play a crucial role in safeguarding their information. We encourage users to:
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Choose strong, unique passwords and refrain from sharing them with others.
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Exercise caution when sharing personal information in public forums or messages.
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Keep their devices and software up to date with the latest security patches.
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Report any suspicious activities or security concerns promptly.
6. Third-Party Partners:
When collaborating with third-party partners or service providers, we conduct due diligence to ensure they meet our security standards and adhere to applicable privacy regulations.
7. Continuous Improvement:
We are committed to continually enhancing our security practices through ongoing risk assessments, security awareness training, and proactive measures to address emerging threats.
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or incidents to report regarding the security of your information on InnovationWorks, please contact us at security@innovationforce.io.
We appreciate your trust in InnovationWorks, and we remain dedicated to protecting your data with the highest standards of security.