Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best innovation discovery experience, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and profile preferences
• Discovery Data: Products you view, save, and purchase; search queries and filters used
• Community Activity: Forum posts, reviews, ratings, and social interactions
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and operating system
• Innovation Preferences: Categories of interest, trend following patterns, and early adopter behavior
• Payment Information: Payment method details (processed securely through encrypted third-party processors)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to enhance your NextWave experience:

• Personalize product recommendations and trend alerts
• Process orders and manage your account
• Enable community features and social discovery
• Improve our AI-powered innovation detection algorithms
• Send notifications about new products and features (with your consent)
• Analyze market trends and innovation patterns
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal requirements

3. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Innovation Partners: Anonymized trend data to help brands understand market demand
• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our platform (payment processors, analytics, customer support)
• Community Members: Public profile information and reviews you choose to share
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect user safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of our business

4. Data Security

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for all data transmissions
• Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
• Multi-factor authentication for account protection
• Regular security training for our team members
• Compliance with international data protection standards

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have control over your data and can:

• Access and download your personal information
• Update or correct your account details
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Control cookie preferences and tracking
• Request data portability to other services
• Object to certain data processing activities

6. Innovation Tracking & Analytics

To provide cutting-edge product discovery, we use:

• AI-powered recommendation algorithms
• Trend analysis and pattern recognition
• A/B testing for feature improvements
• Anonymized behavioral analytics
• Innovation scoring and ranking systems

7. Community & Social Features

When you participate in our community:

• Your public profile information is visible to other members
• Reviews and ratings you post become publicly available
• Forum discussions and comments are part of the public record
• You can control the visibility of your activity and preferences

8. Third-Party Services

NextWave integrates with various third-party services:

• Social media platforms for sharing and authentication
• Payment processors for secure transactions
• Analytics tools for platform improvement
• Customer support and communication tools
• Innovation data providers and trend services

9. International Data Transfers

As a global innovation platform, your data may be processed in various countries. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard contractual clauses for data transfers
• Compliance with international privacy frameworks
• Regular review of data processing locations
• Implementation of appropriate safeguards

10. Children's Privacy

NextWave is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete it immediately.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Email notifications to registered users
• In-app notifications and announcements
• Updates to this page with revision dates
• Community forum announcements