Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9/29/2025
Last Updated: 9/29/2025

The Founder’s Way (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website and services, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information You Provide Directly

Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Payment information when purchasing products or services (processed by secure third-party providers).
Information provided when filling out forms, surveys, or contacting us.

Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and site usage data.
Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, political opinions, religious beliefs). If you choose to provide such data, you consent to our processing of it.

2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or marketing communications.
Contractual necessity – to deliver products or services you request.
Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Legitimate interests – to improve our services, secure our website, and grow our business (balanced against your privacy rights).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Provide, operate, and improve our services.
Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and offers.
Process payments and fulfill transactions.
Personalize your website experience.
Analyze usage and improve performance.
Comply with legal requirements.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal data with:

Service Providers – hosting, analytics, payment processing, email distribution, and customer support providers.
Business Partners – in connection with joint marketing efforts or collaborations.
Legal Authorities – when required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
Business Transfers – in case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Under GDPR (EEA/UK Residents)

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent – at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.

Under CCPA (California Residents)

You have the right to:

Know what categories of personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
Request access to specific pieces of personal information collected.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data).
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Insert Email]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and marketing. You may manage your preferences through your browser or opt-out mechanisms. For EEA/UK visitors, we request consent before using non-essential cookies.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Data Transfers Outside the EEA/UK

If you are located in the EEA or UK, your personal data may be transferred outside your region. We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

The Founder’s Way
Website: https://www.thefounderswaysurvey.com/contact-us

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.founders.way/