Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 October, 2025

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Welcome to FoundrHive (“we”, “our”, “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.foundrhive.com or use our services (collectively, the “Services”).

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This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, the EU GDPR (where applicable), and U.S. state privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

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1. Personal information you provide: When you register for an account, sign up for our waitlist, join our community, complete a form, contact us, or participate in surveys or events, we may collect your name, email address, company name, job title, business idea details, and any other information you choose to provide.

2. Automatically collected information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, and cookies or analytics data (for example, via Google Analytics).

3. Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how you use our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve our services, communicate with you (including updates and newsletters), personalise your experience, conduct analytics, and comply with legal obligations.

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We process your data only when we have a legal basis, such as your consent, to perform a contract with you, for our legitimate interests (for example, operating and improving our services), or to comply with legal obligations.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with service providers (for example, hosting, analytics, or email delivery platforms), community tools (for example, Slack), and legal authorities when required by law. All third parties are required to protect your information and act only under our instructions.

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4. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the UK or US, your data may be transferred to and processed in other jurisdictions. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your information.

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5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

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6. Your Rights

Under the UK and EU GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, withdraw consent, object to processing, and request data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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Under US law (including the CCPA/CPRA), California residents have the right to know what information we collect, request deletion of personal information, opt out of the sale or sharing of data (we do not sell data), and exercise these rights without discrimination.

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To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@foundrhive.com.

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7. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, no online system can guarantee complete security.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

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9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their privacy policies separately.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. If there are significant changes, we will notify you via email or through our website.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@foundrhive.com.