Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2025 Last Updated: May 20, 2025

Founders Are Hiring, Inc. (“fah,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://foundersarehiring.com (the “Site”) and related services (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use and share it, the measures we take to protect it, and your rights under applicable law.

1. Definitions

“Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. “Processing” means any operation performed on Personal Data, whether by automated means or otherwise. “Controller” means the entity that determines the purposes and means of Processing Personal Data. “Data Subject” means an individual whose Personal Data is processed by the Controller.

2. Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and other persons (“you” or “User”) who access or use our Site and Services, whether registered or unregistered.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Data You Provide

  • Account Information: name, email address, telephone number, mailing address (if supplied), username, password
  • Job Seeker Profile: résumé/CV, cover letter, LinkedIn URL, job preferences
  • Employer Profile: company name, corporate address, contact person name, email, phone, company description, logo (if supplied)
  • Payment & Billing Data: billing address, payment instrument details (if you purchase Services)

3.2 Usage & Technical Data

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, pages viewed, search queries, filter selections, application submissions
  • Device & Connection Data: device identifiers, screen resolution, language settings, referring/exit pages
  • Location Data: approximate geographic location derived from IP address

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to enable core functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

4. Use of Information

We Process Personal Data for the following purposes and legal bases:

| Purpose | Legal Basis | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | | Account registration, authentication, and support | Performance of contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) | | Matching candidates with job listings and applications | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) | | Sending transactional and, with consent, marketing communications | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) | | Fraud detection, security, and abuse prevention | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) | | Service enhancement, analytics, and product development | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell Personal Data. We may share Personal Data with:

  • Employers and Recruiters: when you apply or explicitly consent
  • Service Providers & Sub-processors: hosting providers, payment processors, analytics vendors—under confidentiality obligations
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: to comply with court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes
  • Business Transfers: in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, subject to confidentiality undertakings and advance notice where required

6. International Data Transfers

Your Personal Data may be stored or processed outside your country of residence. We implement appropriate safeguards—such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses—to ensure an adequate level of protection.

7. Data Security

We employ organizational, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Role-based access controls, multi-factor authentication, and least-privilege principles
  • Regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management

However, no system is completely impenetrable. No data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as totally secure. Any information you transmit to us is transmitted at your own risk.

8. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined herein or as required by law. Generally, we will retain data for up to seven (7) years following your last active engagement with the Services.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update your Personal Data
  • Request deletion or restriction of processing
  • Withdraw consent to processing based on consent
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please submit a request to [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

10. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (“Linked Sites”). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, accuracy, legality, decency, or copyright compliance. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any Personal Data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of sixteen (16). We do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

12. Disclaimers and Additional Terms

  • Accuracy of Information: Any information on the Site, apps, communities, and related properties may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors and may change without notice.
  • Confidentiality of Security Features: You agree to observe and maintain the confidentiality of all security features (including login mechanisms, access arrangements, etc.). fah will not be liable for any unauthorized breach or disclosure of such features.
  • Hyperlink Requirement: If you use data from our APIs or Site, you agree to provide a hyperlink back to https://foundersarehiring.com on the page or app screen where the data appears.
  • User Data Usage: Your user data may be displayed on any of our Sites and apps, including marketing pages, to demonstrate current user activity.
  • Feedback Assignment: Any feedback you provide about errors or improvements to the Services (via feedback forms, email, or other means) will be our sole property. You hereby assign to fah all rights, title, and interest (including intellectual property rights) in that feedback.
  • Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless fah, its employees, and agents from any loss or liability arising from your unlawful or unauthorized use of the Site or any breach of these terms.
  • Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Site. fah accepts no liability for downtime or access failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (including ISP or system provider failures).

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy, and any disputes arising hereunder, are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continuing to use the Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.

15. Contact Us

Email: [email protected]