FounderEvolve Privacy Policy Last Updated: May 8, 2025 This Privacy Policy describes how FounderEvolve ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website, application, and services (collectively, the "Service"). 1. Information We Collect 1.1 Information You Provide to Us We collect information you provide directly to us when you: Create or modify your account Fill out forms on our Service Communicate with us Subscribe to our Service Generate project ideas Use interactive features of our Service This information may include: Name, email address, and other contact information Billing information and payment details User preferences and settings Information about your business interests, goals, and challenges Project ideas and related content you generate or upload Any other information you choose to provide 1.2 Information We Collect Automatically When you access or use our Service, we may automatically collect information about you, including: Log Information: We collect log information about your use of the Service, including the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and the page you visited before navigating to our Service. Device Information: We collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Service, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information. Usage Information: We collect information about your usage of the Service, such as the features you use, the actions you take, and the time, frequency, and duration of your activities. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, please see our Cookie Policy section below. 1.3 Information We Collect from Other Sources We may obtain information from other sources and combine that with information we collect through our Service. For example, we may collect information about you from third parties, including but not limited to identity verification services, credit bureaus, data analytics providers, and publicly available sources. 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to: Provide, maintain, and improve our Service Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and receipts Send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages Respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer service Communicate with you about products, services, offers, promotions, and events offered by FounderEvolve and others Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Service Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities and protect the rights and property of FounderEvolve and others Personalize and improve the Service, including providing content or features that match user profiles or interests Facilitate contests, sweepstakes, and promotions and process and deliver entries and rewards Carry out any other purpose for which the information was collected 3. How We Share Your Information We may share information about you as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy: With vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with any applicable law, regulation, or legal process If we believe your actions are inconsistent with the spirit or language of our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of FounderEvolve or others In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company Between and among FounderEvolve and our current and future parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and other companies under common control and ownership With your consent or at your direction, including if we notify you through our Service that the information you provide will be shared in a particular manner and you provide such information We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. 4. Data Retention We store the information we collect about you for as long as is necessary for the purpose(s) for which we originally collected it, or for other legitimate business purposes, including to meet our legal, regulatory, or other compliance obligations. 5. Data Transfer FounderEvolve is based in Czech Republic. The information we collect may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States and other countries, which may have different privacy laws than your country of residence. 6. Your Choices 6.1 Account Information You may update, correct, or delete information about you at any time by logging into your online account or emailing us at [email protected]. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. 6.2 Cookies Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Service. 6.3 Promotional Communications You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from FounderEvolve by following the instructions in those emails or by adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional emails, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations. 7. Cookie Policy 7.1 What Are Cookies Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. They are usually used to allow websites to recognize users and remember their preferences. 7.3 Types of Cookies We Use Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Service. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. 7.4 How to Manage Cookies You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this Service may become inaccessible or not function properly. 8. Data Security We take reasonable measures to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error-free. In particular, email sent to or from the Service may not be secure. Therefore, you should take special care in deciding what information you send to us via email. 9. Children's Privacy The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or other age as required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you learn that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, you may contact us at [email protected]. If we learn that we have collected any personal information from children under 13, we will promptly take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account. 10. Your Data Protection Rights Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including: The right to access personal information we hold about you The right to request that we rectify or update your personal information The right to request that we erase or restrict the processing of your personal information The right to object to our processing of your personal information The right to request that we provide you with your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format The right to withdraw consent at any time for future processing The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell The right to delete personal information The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information