Last Updated: October 13, 2025
Effective Date: October 13, 2025
1. Who We Are
Innovators Team is a collaborative platform that connects innovators, government actors, and development partners to co-design impactful solutions for low-income and vulnerable communities.
The platform is co-managed by Proportion Global, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and other partner organizations committed to advancing human-centered, inclusive, and sustainable innovation across Africa, Asia, and beyond.
Through the Innovators Team website and mobile app, members access challenges, learning resources, and a global community of experts working together to create meaningful social impact.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://innovators.team, use our mobile app (“Innovators Team App”), or engage with any of our online services.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
su*****@********rs.team
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to:
The Innovators Team website and all its subdomains;
The Innovators Team mobile app (iOS and Android);
All other digital platforms, forms, and communication channels operated by Proportion Global in connection with the Innovators Team community.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this policy.
3. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services, to communicate with you, and to ensure the security of our community.
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you register, post, or interact on the platform, we may collect:
Full name, email address, and contact details
Organization and professional background
Username, password, and profile information
Photos, media, documents, and other files you upload
Comments, messages, and forum posts
Preferences and consent settings (e.g. newsletters, cookies, notifications)
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you use our website or app, we automatically collect:
IP address and browser type
Device information (e.g. model, OS version, app version)
Usage data (e.g. pages visited, session duration, navigation patterns)
Cookie identifiers and analytics data (via Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar tools)
Approximate location (if enabled in your device settings)
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited data from:
Integration partners (e.g., Mailchimp, LearnDash, Zoom, WP Fusion)
Authentication providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, Apple)
Analytics and marketing platforms
Event or course registration forms
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Create and manage your account on the Innovators Team platform.
Facilitate access to courses, challenges, and discussion groups.
Provide community features such as profiles, messages, comments, and forums.
Send you updates, newsletters, and notifications (if you opt in).
Improve platform functionality, user experience, and performance.
Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
Personalize your learning experience and community recommendations.
Evaluate participation in challenges and co-innovation projects.
We will not sell or rent your data to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or subscribe to communications.
Contract: When processing is necessary for providing access to our services.
Legitimate Interests: For analytics, community management, and platform improvement.
Legal Obligation: When required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences and login status.
Measure website usage and performance.
Support marketing and analytics integrations.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without them.
For detailed cookie settings, visit our Cookie Policy.
7. Comments and Community Interactions
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
The data shown in the comment form,
The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.
An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile image. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Your public activity (posts, likes, comments, uploads) may be visible to other registered users in accordance with your privacy settings.
8. Media Uploads
If you upload images or documents, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract such data from uploaded files.
9. Embedded and Linked Content
Articles, forums, or lessons may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, or forms). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the user visited that site directly. Such sites may collect their own data and track your interactions.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites linked from our platform.
10. How Long We Keep Your Data
User accounts: Retained as long as your account is active or as required by law.
Comments and uploads: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
Analytics data: Typically retained for 14–26 months depending on service provider.
You can request deletion or anonymization of your personal data at any time (see section 13).
11. How We Share Your Data
We may share your data with:
Service providers (hosting, email, analytics, payment gateways) under strict confidentiality agreements;
Partner organizations only when necessary for challenge participation or collaboration and only with your consent;
Authorities or regulators when required by law.
All third-party processors comply with GDPR and industry-standard security measures.
12. International Data Transfers
As a global community, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including Ghana, Kenya, and India.
We ensure adequate protection through:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs);
GDPR-compliant data processing agreements with all service providers.
13. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights under GDPR and similar laws:
Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact:
We will respond within one month of receiving your request.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for users aged 16 and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.
15. Security of Your Information
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
SSL/TLS encryption
Secure login and authentication protocols
Regular backups and monitoring
Limited administrative access
While we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data, no online system can guarantee 100% security.
16. Mobile App Permissions
The Innovators Team app may request permissions for:
Camera and media (to upload profile pictures or project files)
Notifications (to send updates or reminders)
Storage (to save offline data)
You may manage permissions in your device settings. Denying access may limit some features.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page and within the mobile app. The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the latest version.
18. Contact Information
For all privacy-related inquiries or complaints, contact:
Proportion Global / Innovators Team
Proportion Enterprise B.V.
WG-Plein 478, 1054SC Amsterdam, The Netherlands