At A Foundery ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply to our programs, or interact with our community.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing an interest in obtaining information about us, participating in our programs, or contacting us. This includes:
- Personal Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location details.
- Application Data: Information submitted via founder or cohort applications, including business ideas, relevant experience, LinkedIn/social URLs, and napkin pitches.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and website analytics collected automatically when you visit our site.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect or receive for the following business purposes:
- To evaluate and process applications for our venture studio, residency programs, and cohorts.
- To send administrative information to you, including updates on your application status or changes to our terms, conditions, and policies.
- To respond to your inquiries and offer support.
- To improve our website, services, and overall user experience.
3. Information Sharing
We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work (e.g., email delivery, web hosting).
4. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our services is at your own risk.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave our website, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your data.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services and programs are not intended for or directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, or if you would like to review, update, or delete the personal information we have collected from you, you may contact us by email at hello@afoundery.com.