Last updated: June 2026 · Picela (Pvt) Ltd
Picela (Pvt) Ltd ("Picela", "we", "us", "our") operates IdeaHub at ideahub.it.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our Platform.
| Category | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | First name, last name, username | Registration form, Google OAuth |
| Contact Data | Email address, phone number | Registration, profile settings |
| Profile Data | Avatar, bio, role, specialisations, country | Profile page |
| Transaction Data | Purchase history, amounts, status | Platform transactions |
| Content Data | Ideas, patents, messages, listings | User submissions |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, clicks, time on site | Automatically via cookies |
| Device Data | IP address, browser type, device type | Automatically |
| Verification Data | Professional licences, degrees | Voluntary upload (attorneys) |
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
Your public profile, listings, and ratings are visible to other Users. Messages are shared between conversation participants only.
These providers process data only as necessary to provide their services and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Picela, our Users, or the public.
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 90 days, except where we are required by law to retain it longer.
Transaction records may be retained for up to 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, hashed passwords, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@ideahub.it.com. We will respond within 30 days.
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform and analyse usage. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
The Platform integrates with third-party services including Google OAuth and PayPal. When you use these services, their own privacy policies apply. We encourage you to review their policies:
The Platform is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform or by email. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
For privacy-related queries or to exercise your data rights: