Data Processing Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

The Million Ideas Movement ("Million Ideas", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to processing personal information responsibly, securely and transparently.

This Data Processing Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect information provided through the Million Ideas Movement website, community, applications and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By using the Platform, you acknowledge and agree to the processing of your information as described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Platform, we may collect:

Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Country or location

  • Company or organisation

  • Job title

  • Social media or website links

  • Profile photograph (where provided)

Account Information

  • Username

  • Login information

  • Membership details

  • Community activity

  • Referral information

Idea Submissions

  • Idea title

  • Idea description

  • Supporting information

  • Categories

  • Files and documents submitted

  • Community engagement relating to your submission

Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Time zone

  • Website usage statistics

  • Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We process information to:

  • operate the Million Ideas Movement;

  • manage member accounts;

  • administer idea submissions;

  • facilitate community participation;

  • improve our services;

  • communicate with members;

  • provide customer support;

  • maintain website security;

  • detect fraud or abuse;

  • comply with legal obligations.

Where applicable, information may also be used to evaluate eligibility for programmes, initiatives or services offered through the Platform.

3. Innovation Fund Applications

Where users choose to submit a company for review through a participating partner, additional business information may be processed as part of institutional review processes.

The Million Ideas Innovation Fund operates independently from founder preparation partners and may receive application information only where authorised by the applicant or participating organisation.

Submission of information does not guarantee grant eligibility, funding or investment.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process information based upon:

  • your consent;

  • performance of a contract;

  • legitimate business interests;

  • compliance with legal obligations;

  • protection of legitimate interests.

5. Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared where necessary with:

  • authorised service providers;

  • technology platforms;

  • payment processors;

  • cloud hosting providers;

  • communications providers;

  • professional advisers;

  • regulatory authorities where legally required.

Where users voluntarily participate in community activities, selected profile information may be visible to other members.

6. International Processing

The Million Ideas Movement operates internationally.

Your information may be processed or stored in countries other than your country of residence.

Where appropriate, reasonable safeguards are implemented to protect personal information during international transfers.

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

No online system can guarantee absolute security.

Users remain responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

8. Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • operate the Platform;

  • fulfil legal obligations;

  • resolve disputes;

  • maintain legitimate business records;

  • improve services.

Information may be anonymised for research, analytics and statistical purposes.

9. Cookies

The Platform may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • improve website performance;

  • remember preferences;

  • analyse website usage;

  • enhance user experience.

Users may control cookies through their browser settings.

10. Artificial Intelligence

The Platform may use artificial intelligence technologies to assist with:

  • organisation of information;

  • content analysis;

  • document processing;

  • recommendations;

  • administrative support.

Final decisions relating to grants, investment opportunities or commercial assessments are made by appropriately authorised people and are not determined solely by automated systems.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

  • access your information;

  • correct inaccurate information;

  • update information;

  • delete your information;

  • restrict processing;

  • object to certain processing activities;

  • request a copy of your information where applicable.

Requests may be subject to identity verification.

12. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to use our services without parental or guardian consent.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Data Processing Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the effective date.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact

Million Ideas Movement

169 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10016

United States

For privacy or data processing enquiries, please contact us through the Contact page on this website.

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