Privacy Policy

What This Covers

This policy explains how Founderlens collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our business idea validation platform. By using our services, you agree to these practices.

Information We Collect

What you provide directly:

• Contact details (email, name, phone)
• Company information and professional background
• Business ideas and project details you share with us
• Responses to surveys and feedback forms

What we collect automatically:

• Device and browser information
• How you use our platform (pages visited, features used)
• Cookies and similar tracking data
• System logs and performance metrics

How We Use Your Information

• Deliver our idea validation and market analysis services
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Send relevant updates and insights (you can opt out anytime)
• Improve our platform based on usage patterns
• Protect against fraud and ensure platform security
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

When We Share Information

We don't sell your personal information. We only share it in these specific cases:

• With service providers who help us operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When legally required or to protect our rights
• During business transfers like mergers or acquisitions
• With your explicit permission

Protecting Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. While we take data protection seriously, no online service can guarantee 100% security.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience by:

• Remembering your preferences and login status
• Understanding how you use our platform
• Personalizing content and recommendations
• Measuring the effectiveness of our services

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings, though this may limit some functionality.

Your Rights

You can request to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Export your data to another service
• Stop certain types of data processing
• Withdraw consent for data collection

Contact us at privacy@founderlens.com to exercise these rights.

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your location. We ensure appropriate protections are in place when transferring data internationally.

Children's Privacy

Our services aren't designed for anyone under 16. If we discover we've collected information from a child, we'll delete it promptly.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be communicated through our platform or via email. Continued use of our services means you accept any updates.

Questions?

Contact our privacy team with any questions or concerns: