Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Startup Foundry collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, apply to our program, or participate in it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Application information such as your name, email address, company details, and responses to our application questions
• Payment information, which is collected and processed by Stripe, our payment provider, and not stored by us directly
• Communications you send to us by email or other channels

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as basic analytics about how our website is used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Review and process applications
• Communicate with you about your application, payment, and participation
• Operate and improve the program
• Send program-related updates and, where you have opted in, other communications

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate. These include our application form provider, our payment processors, our email provider, and our operations and analytics tools. These providers process information on our behalf and have their own privacy practices.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with the service providers described above, with program partners where necessary to provide perks you request, or where required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to operate the program and meet our legal and business obligations. You may request deletion of your information by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@startupfoundry.io.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Users

Our program serves founders in many locations. By using our website and applying, you understand that your information may be processed in countries other than your own.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on our website with a revised date.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy or your information can be sent to contact@startupfoundry.io.