Privacy Policy

Introduction

Innovate Mississippi ("we," "us," or "our") operates the CoPath platform, which provides startup acceleration and coaching services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the CoPath platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account on the CoPath platform
• Fill out forms or submit information through our platform
• Contact us directly
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Participate in activities on our platform

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
• Company information (name, description, industry, website)
• Professional information (role, experience, specialty)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Business documents and files you upload
• Communications and correspondence

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our platform, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing your registration and managing your account
• Facilitating communication between startups and coaches
• Sending you important updates and notifications
• Improving our platform and user experience
• Analyzing usage trends and platform performance
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and security threats

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• Between matched startups and coaches for platform functionality
• With service providers who assist us in operating our platform
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.