Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

1. Introduction

FounderX ("we," "our," or "us") operates the FounderX mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you:

  • Personal Data: Name, email address, LinkedIn profile URL, Instagram handle (optional), company information, role, and profile photo.
  • Location Data: City and general location for matching purposes (we do not track precise GPS location).
  • Preferences: Sports preferences, skill levels, availability schedules, and founder persona type.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you access and use the Service, including chat messages, attendance records, and interaction patterns.
  • Payment Data: Subscription and payment information processed through secure third-party payment providers (Stripe).

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To match you with compatible founders based on your preferences
  • To facilitate scheduling and communication within Circles
  • To calculate and display reliability scores
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To send you notifications about your Circles and scheduled events
  • To improve and personalize your experience
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Circle Members: Your profile information (name, company, role, sports preferences) is shared with other members of your Circle.
  • With Service Providers: We share data with third-party service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing) who assist in operating our Service.
  • For Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format)
  • Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent for processing

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

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.

11. Contact Us

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