Innovate Bay
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Innovate Bay (“Innovate Bay,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you interact with us through our website, programs, applications, and events.
By accessing our website, applying to our programs, or attending Innovate Bay events, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Company name, role, and affiliation
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Program or event application details
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Event registration and attendance information
Usage & Technical Information
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Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, interactions)
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IP address and browser/device information
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Analytics data collected through standard tools
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
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Website forms and applications
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Program and cohort applications
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Event registrations and check-ins
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Email communications
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In-person interactions at Innovate Bay events
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Third-party tools and service providers used for operations and communications
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Administer programs, cohorts, and events
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Communicate updates, opportunities, and announcements
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Coordinate mentorship, partnerships, and sponsorship activities
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Improve our programs, events, and website
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Produce reports and aggregated insights
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Support marketing, storytelling, and community engagement
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
Innovate Bay does not sell personal data. We may share relevant information with:
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Mentors supporting founders and participants
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Partners and sponsors involved in programs or events
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Service providers (e.g., email platforms, CRM tools, analytics services) that help us operate
All shared data is limited to what is necessary and used for legitimate Innovate Bay purposes.
5. Event Photography, Video, and Media Recording
Innovate Bay events may be photographed, recorded, livestreamed, or documented for purposes including but not limited to:
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Website content
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Social media
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Marketing and promotional materials
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Press and media coverage
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Program reporting and storytelling
By attending an Innovate Bay event, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed, recorded, or livestreamed, and to the use of such media by Innovate Bay without compensation.
If you prefer not to be recorded, please notify an Innovate Bay team member at the event, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
7. Your Rights & Choices (California & U.S. Residents)
As a U.S.-based organization operating primarily in the Bay Area and Fremont, California, you may have the right to:
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Request access to personal data we hold about you
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Request corrections or updates
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Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and operational requirements
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website or communications may include links to third-party sites. Innovate Bay is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Innovate Bay