Your Privacy Matters
At CoFounder, we're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you join our waitlist or use our service, we collect:
- Contact Information: Name and email address
- Challenge Information: Your biggest startup challenge (to better serve you)
- Business Information: Details about your startup ideas and goals (when using the platform)
- Communication Preferences: How you'd like to hear from us
Information We Automatically Collect
- Usage Data: How you interact with our website and platform
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information
- Analytics Data: Page views, time spent, and user journey (anonymized)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide Our Service: Deliver personalized AI guidance and accountability
- Communicate With You: Send updates, tips, and important service information
- Improve Our Platform: Understand user needs and enhance our features
- Ensure Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Comply With Legal Requirements: Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
3. Information Sharing
We don't sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (email services, analytics, hosting)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: If CoFounder is acquired or merged (you'll be notified)
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
4. Data Security
We protect your information using industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
- Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
- Secure Infrastructure: We use trusted cloud providers with robust security
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Update: Correct or update your information anytime
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails (service emails may continue)
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@trycofounder.com
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how our website is used
- Improve your user experience
- Measure the effectiveness of our communications
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide our service and comply with legal requirements. Waitlist information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Active user data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure.
8. International Users
CoFounder is based in the United States. If you're accessing our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
9. Children's Privacy
CoFounder is not intended for users under 18. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we've collected information from a child, we'll delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our service evolves or legal requirements change. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or through our platform. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when changes were made.
11. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information?