Privacy Policy

Founding Engine ("Founding Engine," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit foundingengine.com (the "Site"), how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide to us

When you submit a form on our Site (for example, requesting an audit or contacting us), we collect the information you choose to provide, which may include your name, email address, website URL, and any details you include in your message.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our analytics providers automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring URLs, and how you interact with the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide the services or information you request;
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services;
• Understand how visitors use the Site through aggregated analytics;
• Send you information related to a request you have made or a service we provide;
• Protect the security and integrity of the Site; and
• Comply with our legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and to measure performance. We use Google Analytics (a service provided by Google LLC) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect information such as your IP address and usage data. This information helps us improve our content and user experience.

You can learn how Google uses data when you use partner sites at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Most browsers also let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings; doing so may affect how the Site functions.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: with trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics, hosting, email, and form processing, and who are obligated to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: when required to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case we will continue to protect your information consistent with this policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to provide our services, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your information, and the right to opt out of certain processing. Residents of California (under the CCPA/CPRA) and individuals in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom (under the GDPR) may have additional rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Founding Engine
Denver, CO, United States
Email: matt@foundingengine.com