Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our platform, including:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, profile picture, and professional information you provide when creating an account or completing your profile.
• Social Media Information: When you connect your social media accounts, we collect information from those platforms as permitted by your privacy settings.
• Project Information: Details about projects you create or contribute to on our platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including access times, pages viewed, and features used.
• Device Information: Information about the devices you use to access our platform, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Location Data: General location information derived from your IP address.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our platform
• Process and complete transactions
• Connect you with other professionals based on project needs and skills
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Protect the security and integrity of our platform
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform and services
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Your profile information and project details are visible to other users as necessary for collaboration.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
• Business Transfers: If FounderLess is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage practices
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate data about you.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our platform.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function properly.
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and advertisements.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our platform.

For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by FounderLess. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit from our platform.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer your information to other countries, we will take appropriate measures to protect your information and ensure that it is treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

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

• contact@founderless.app
• FounderLess Inc., 123 Innovation Way, San Francisco, CA 94103
• +1 (555) 123-4567