Privacy Policy

Your privacy is fundamental to how Founder Circles works. Here's how we protect it.

Our Commitment to Anonymity

Founder Circles is built on the principle that founders should be able to share openly without fear. We've designed our system to protect your identity:

• You choose your display name—it doesn't need to be your real name
• Personal details are never shared with other members
• Conversations are encrypted in transit and at rest
• We don't sell or share your data with third parties

Information We Collect

• Account information: Email address for authentication and communications
• Profile preferences: Industry, stage, and challenges for circle matching
• Usage data: How you use the platform to improve the experience
• Payment information: Processed securely by Stripe

How We Use Your Information

• Match you with the most relevant peer circles
• Communicate important updates about your account
• Improve our platform and services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions

Information We Never Share

• Your real name with other circle members
• The content of your conversations
• Your personal struggles or challenges
• Any information that could identify you

Your Rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. Contact us at privacy@foundercircles.org.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please reach out to privacy@foundercircles.org.

Last updated: January 2025