• Data: All information that you submit to FounderFirst via our website, mobile app, or other communication channels. This includes personal data as defined by applicable data protection laws.
• Cookies: Small text files placed on your device when you visit our website or use our services. Cookies help us improve your experience by remembering preferences and tracking usage.
• Data Protection Laws: Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal data, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant national laws.
• User or You: Any individual accessing or using FounderFirst services who is not employed by FounderFirst or providing services on behalf of FounderFresh.

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected by FounderFirst in relation to your use of our website, app, or services. It outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.

We collect the following types of data:

• Data Provided by You:
  • Personal information such as name, email address, phone number, payment details, and account preferences when you register for an account or contact us.
  • Information submitted when redeeming offers or participating in surveys or promotions.

• Data Collected Automatically:.
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Usage data including pages visited, time spent on the website, and interactions with features.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
  • ‍Cookies and similar technologies are used to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content. See the "Cookies" section below for more details.

FounderFirst uses your data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage your membership and access to discounts and offers.
• To process payments securely.
• To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or changes to our services.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our website, app, and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

We may share your data with:

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• Purpose of Data Use: Your personal data is used to:
• ‍Service Providers: Third-party vendors such as payment processors or analytics providers who assist in delivering our services.‍
• Participating Businesses: When you redeem offers from third-party merchants through FounderFirst.‍
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights and interests.

Your data will never be sold to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

FounderFirst takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee complete security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once retention is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.
• Restriction: Request limitations on how we process your data.
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing (e.g., marketing communications).
• Data Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@founderfirst.app

FounderFirst uses cookies to enhance user experience. The types of cookies we use include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookie
  • Required for core functionality such as logging in and secure transactions.

• Analytical/Performance Cookies:
  • Help us analyze website traffic and improve functionality.

• Functionality Cookies
  • Remember preferences like language settings or region-specific content.

• Targeting Cookies
  • Track browsing behavior to show relevant advertisements.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to FounderFirst services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

If FounderFirst undergoes a business transition (e.g., merger or acquisition), user data may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified if such changes occur.

FounderFirst reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Effective Date." Continued use of our services after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.