Privacy Policy
We believe in radical transparency about how we handle your data. This policy explains exactly what we collect, why, and how you can control it.
Last updated: June 19, 2025
We protect your data
Industry-standard encryption and security protocols.
We're transparent
No hidden data sales or undisclosed sharing.
You're in control
Access, correct, or delete your data anytime.
Table of Contents
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account, list a startup, or join as an investor, we collect information you provide directly, including your name, email address, company name, country of residence, and any business information you choose to share on your profile.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, search queries, and the time, frequency, and duration of your activities.
Device & Technical Information
We collect device identifiers, browser type, operating system, IP address, and referring URLs to help us provide a secure and optimized experience.
How We Use Your Information
Platform Operations
We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Foundro platform — including facilitating connections between founders and investors, powering search and discovery features, and managing your account.
Communications
We may send you emails about new opportunities, ecosystem updates, investment trends, or important platform announcements. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link.
Analytics & Improvement
We analyze usage patterns to improve our features, fix bugs, and better serve our community of founders and investors. All analytics are anonymized where possible.
Information Sharing
Public Profile Information
Startup listings and investor profiles you create on Foundro are publicly visible by design — this is the core value proposition of the platform. Please only share information you are comfortable making public.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform (including cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics, and email delivery). These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Foundro, our users, or the public.
Data Security
Technical Safeguards
We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS/SSL encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, regular security audits, and access controls that limit who can view your personal data.
Breach Response
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant regulatory authorities as required by applicable law, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.
Your Rights
Access & Portability
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of it in a structured, machine-readable format upon request.
Correction & Deletion
You may update your information at any time through your account settings. You may also request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to our legitimate retention obligations.
Objection & Restriction
You have the right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing, including direct marketing. Contact us at privacy@foundro.com to exercise these rights.
International Transfers
Cross-Border Data
Foundro operates across 25+ African nations and may process data in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.
Questions about your privacy?
Our Data Protection Officer is available to answer any questions.
privacy@foundro.com