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Cookie Policy

We use a minimal set of cookies to power essential features and improve your experience. Here's exactly what we use and why.

Last updated: June 19, 2025

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how visitors use the site.

At Foundro, we use cookies responsibly and minimally — only what's needed to provide you with a great experience.

3

Cookie types used

1

Third-party trackers

0

Ad networks

None

Data sold to advertisers

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They enable core security, authentication, and session management. These cannot be disabled.

Required
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_id

Maintains your logged-in session securely

Session
csrf_token

Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks

Session
auth_token

Keeps you authenticated across pages

30 days

Analytics & Performance

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform. We use this anonymized data to improve performance and user experience.

Optional
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_ga

Google Analytics — tracks page visits and user journeys (anonymized)

2 years
_gid

Google Analytics — distinguishes users

24 hours
plausible_ignore

Plausible Analytics — opt-out flag

Persistent

Functionality

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred language, theme, and filter selections on directory pages.

Optional
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
theme_pref

Stores your light/dark mode preference

1 year
filter_state

Remembers your last directory filter selections

30 days
newsletter_dismissed

Tracks if newsletter banner has been dismissed

90 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I disable cookies?

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their Settings menu. You can choose to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in.

Do you use third-party cookies?

We use Google Analytics (which sets third-party cookies) for aggregated, anonymized usage statistics. We do not use advertising cookies or sell data to advertising networks.

How do I opt out of analytics?

You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension, or set the plausible_ignore cookie manually. You can also contact us and we'll process an opt-out on your behalf.

Do you use cookies for advertising?

No. Foundro does not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or behavioral tracking for advertising purposes. Our mission is to serve founders and investors — not advertisers.

Cookie Questions?

Reach out if you have any concerns about how we handle cookies.

privacy@foundro.com