Founder Folks Privacy Policy

Effective date: December 1, 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines the data protection practices of Founder Folks ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy is applicable to all websites owned and operated by us or our affiliates under common ownership or control of Founder Folks that link to this Privacy Policy ("Affiliates"), and related online and offline services thereto (including our social media pages, collectively referred to as the "Services").

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND HOW WE HANDLE YOUR INFORMATION. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR SERVICES.

By utilizing or accessing our Services, you acknowledge your acceptance of the practices and guidelines outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please take a moment to review the details below. Keep in mind that your utilization of Founder Folks' Services is always subject to our Terms of Use.

Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy addresses the handling of personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") collected during your interaction with our Services. It does not apply to entities beyond our ownership or control or individuals not under our management. We collect various types of Personal Information, as explained below, to enhance our Services and elevate your experience.

Potential Changes to This Privacy Policy

Yes, we are committed to consistently improving our Services, which may require modifications to the Privacy Policy. Any updates will be communicated through website updates, notices on the Services, emails, or other means. Please note that opting out of legal notice emails will not exempt you from the revised Privacy Policy governing your Service usage.

Information Gathering by Founder Folks

We collect information intentionally shared during the sign-up process. Currently, this may include your email address. As we may enhance our Services in the future, we may collect additional information, the details of which will be governed by this Privacy Policy.

We may contact you based on the communication methods you've provided. If you wish to opt out of communications, please email us at founderfolks@founderfolks.com.

Account Creation
To access certain content or features on our site, you may be required to create a user account with a username and password. By registering, you agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information, including your name and email address.

Information Collected Automatically:

As you engage with our Services, we automatically receive and record information, including your IP address, geolocation data, device identification, and "cookie" information. Cookies enable us to recognize your browser or device, analyzing how our Services are utilized. You can adjust your browser settings to limit cookie acceptance, though this may impact certain features. We utilize usage information in aggregate form to enhance our Services without personally identifying individuals.

Handling of Personal Information by Founder Folks

We may share Personal Information in specific scenarios:

Anonymized Information: Partnered with us, we may provide anonymized Personal Information without individual identification.

Advertisers: Advertisers may receive non-personally identifiable information to customize ads for specific audiences.

Affiliated Businesses: In specific transactions or services, Personal Information may be shared with affiliated businesses.

Our Agents: Information is shared with entities performing tasks on our behalf.

User Profiles and Submissions: Some user profile information may be publicly displayed to facilitate interaction within the Services.

For a comprehensive understanding, please review the complete Privacy Policy.

Security of Personal Information

Your account is protected by the password you create for your privacy and security. If you access your account through a third-party site or service, additional or different sign-on protections may apply through that site or service. You are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to your account and personal information by selecting and safeguarding your password or other sign-on methods. Be sure to sign out of your account when you're done, especially when using shared or public devices. While we strive to protect the privacy of your account and personal information, please note that we cannot guarantee complete security. Unauthorized access, hardware or software malfunctions, or other unforeseen factors may compromise the security of user information at any time.

Accessible Personal Information

Through your account settings, you can access, and in some cases, edit or delete specific information. The types of information available for viewing may change with Service updates. For more details or to request specific information, contact us at founderfolks@founderfolks.com.

User Choices

You have the option not to disclose information, and in certain cases, you may add, update, or delete specific information. Deleting your account is possible, although some data may persist in our records.

Inquiries About This Policy

For any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policies, please reach out to us at founderfolks@founderfolks.com.

Thank you for entrusting Founder Folks with your information.