Last Updated: April 10, 2025
Welcome to Founders Connect, the professional networking community powered by an AI chatbot designed to enhance your connections within companies, communities, and events. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website foundersconnect.club, use our web application, or engage with our AI chatbot via email, WhatsApp, or Messenger. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to help you develop meaningful connections and use our service effectively. Below is a detailed outline:
Account Data
When you create an account, you provide information like your email address and date of birth.
Profile Data
By completing your profile, you share additional details like your communication preferences, professional information, location, interests, and social media links. Sharing this information indicates your consent for us to use it as described in this Privacy Policy.
Messaging Data
If you communicate with us through WhatsApp, Messenger, or email, we may collect message content, metadata (e.g., time sent), and contact details to personalize your experience, send relevant notifications, and support your engagement with other members. We only send messages based on your preferences or opt-in actions.
Marketing, Survey, and Research Data
When participating in surveys, focus groups, or promotions, you provide information we use to process your responses, entries, and feedback.
Customer Support Data
If you contact us for support, we collect data to resolve your inquiries.
Social Media Data
You may choose to share data from platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google (e.g., to create an account or upload photos).
Usage Data
This includes details about how you use the service (e.g., login times, interactions, features used, or ads interacted with).
Technical Data
We collect information about the device(s) used to access the service, such as IP address, device type, and app settings. See our Cookie Policy for more information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to provide and improve our services, help you connect with others, and ensure safety. Specific purposes include:
Enabling your use of our service (e.g., maintaining your profile, responding to inquiries, recommending connections).
Supporting purchases on our service (e.g., processing payments and promotions).
Operating advertising and marketing campaigns (e.g., personalizing ads, analyzing effectiveness).
Improving and developing new features (e.g., running focus groups, analyzing usage, and conducting research).
Ensuring safety and compliance (e.g., fraud prevention, verifying identities, and legal compliance).
Sending service-related messages via WhatsApp, Messenger, or email, such as reminders, welcome messages, and notifications related to events or matches within the platform.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following ways:
Other Members
Information you provide is visible to other members in the communities you join.
Service Providers and Partners
We work with vendors to operate, promote, and improve our services (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer care, marketing, legal support, and communication platforms like WhatsApp).
Advertising Partners
We may share certain anonymized or aggregated data with advertising partners to promote our services.
Law Enforcement Authorities
Data may be disclosed to comply with legal requirements, assist in preventing crime, or protect safety.
4. Security of Your Information
We implement measures to safeguard your information but cannot guarantee 100% security due to the nature of digital storage and transmission.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data and receive a copy.
Rectify or update inaccurate information.
Delete your data.
Restrict or object to data processing.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
For assistance, contact support@foundersconnect.club.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Significant updates will be communicated via email or through a prominent notice on our website.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Email: contact@foundersconnect.club
Website: https://foundersconnect.club