Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our ecosystem. This includes:

  • Account Data: GitHub username, profile picture, email address (including .edu verification), university affiliation, and preferred name.
  • Usage Data: Contributions to projects, projects joined, impact scores, platform interactions, and waitlist submissions.
  • Payment Data: For sponsored stipends, we collect payment information processed through JazzCash, Easypaisa, or Stripe (we do not store full payment details).
  • Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms or support channels.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Prime Innovators ecosystem.
  • Verify your identity and enrollment status (for student-specific features).
  • Calculate Impact Scores and match you with suitable projects.
  • Distribute stipends and manage sponsorship funds.
  • Send you updates about the platform, projects, and opportunities (you can opt out of non-essential emails).
  • Understand how users interact with our platform to improve experience.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Code of Conduct.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: To share your profile (including Impact Score and project history) with sponsors and recruiters who have agreed to our terms.
  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate (e.g., GitHub for authentication, JazzCash/Easypaisa/Stripe for payments, email providers). These processors are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, respond to valid legal requests, or protect rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Note: Your GitHub data is subject to GitHub's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Data Retention and Security

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest, regular security audits, and access controls. However, no method is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at  hello@primeinnovators.org. We will respond within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

hello@primeinnovators.org

Prime Innovators Organization

Islamabad, Pakistan