This Privacy Policy explains how Founder FAQs (“Founder FAQs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards personal information when you visit our sites, subscribe to our newsletter, download resources, purchase products, or otherwise interact with us (the “Services”).

If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Services.

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What we collect

We collect information that you provide directly and information collected automatically.

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Information you provide

Contact details: name, email address, company, role, country or region

Account and profile data: username, preferences, saved content

Transaction data: billing address, purchase history, limited payment metadata (payments are processed by third-party processors; we do not store full payment card numbers)

Communications: survey responses, support requests, emails, and other messages

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Information collected automatically

Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages, and timestamps

Cookies and similar technologies: pixels, local storage, and SDKs used for analytics, performance, personalization, and marketing

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Information from third parties

Marketing partners, ad networks, analytics providers, and referral programs

Social or single sign-on providers if you choose to connect an account

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How we use your information

We use personal information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Services

Personalize content, recommendations, and communications

Operate our newsletter and send educational content, product updates, and offers

Process orders and deliver digital products

Perform analytics, research, and audience measurement

Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security incidents

Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

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Our marketing emails will always include a clear unsubscribe option.

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How we share information

We share information with:

Service providers that help us operate the Services (hosting, analytics, customer support, email delivery, payment processing) under contracts that restrict how they may use the data

Professional advisors (legal, accounting, compliance)

Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or the integrity of the Services

Business transfers in connection with a merger, financing, acquisition, or dissolution

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Sharing across the Early Bird VC portfolio

Founder FAQs may share information with Early Bird VC, LLC and with other products, services, or brands operated by or through Early Bird VC, LLC (collectively, the “Early Bird VC Portfolio”). This sharing supports cross-product features, unified account experiences, analytics, and to present relevant content and offers across the Early Bird VC Portfolio.
Your choices: you can opt out of cross-brand marketing at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us (see Section 12).

We do not sell personal information for money. Some jurisdictions consider certain advertising, analytics, and cross-context sharing a “sale” or “share.” See your region-specific rights below.

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Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you signed in and remember preferences

Measure site performance and improve content

Understand campaign performance

Personalize recommendations and marketing

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality.

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Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context.

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Security

We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure. If you believe your account or data has been compromised, contact us immediately.

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Children’s privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or older age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

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Your rights and choices

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Email and marketing

Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in any email

Opt-out of cross-brand marketing within the Early Bird VC Portfolio by unsubscribing or contacting us

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Access, correction, deletion

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

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Region-specific disclosures

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California and other U.S. state privacy laws (including CPRA/CPA/CTDPA/VDCPA)

We collect and disclose the following categories for business purposes: identifiers, commercial information, internet or network activity, and inferences.

We “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising when we use certain analytics and ad tools.

Your rights may include access, correction, deletion, portability, and the right to opt out of sale or sharing.

To exercise rights or opt out of sale/sharing, contact us (Section 12). You can also use browser-level Global Privacy Controls, which we will honor where required.

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Canada (PIPEDA and CASL)

You have rights to access and correct personal information and to withdraw consent for marketing.

We obtain express or implied consent for commercial electronic messages and include unsubscribe mechanisms.

Personal information may be processed outside Canada, including in the United States, and may be subject to local laws.

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EEA/UK/Switzerland (GDPR)

Legal bases: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (for example, improving services and preventing fraud), legal obligations, and vital interests in rare cases.

Your rights: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Cross-border transfers: when transferring personal data outside the EEA/UK/CH, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

To exercise any right listed above, see Section 12.

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Do Not Track

Some browsers send a Do Not Track signal. There is no common industry standard. We respond to legally required signals such as Global Privacy Control where applicable.

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Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

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Contact us

Email: contact@founderfaqs.com

Postal mail: Founder FAQs, Attn: Privacy, 1309 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY, United States, 82801

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Please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line and tell us which rights you wish to exercise and which jurisdiction you are in.