Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us

This policy explains how Founder Fluent collects, uses, and protects your information.

Information We Collect

Personal & Business Information

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.
  • Account Credentials: Password and security information for authentication.
  • Business Information: Company name, address, industry, EIN, and other formation details.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details and billing address, processed by our secure payment partners.
  • Profile Information: Your bio, profile picture, social media links, and other details you add to your profile.
  • Directory Preferences: Your choice on whether to be included in the Founders Finder directory.

Usage and Technical Information

  • Platform Activity: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interactions with tools.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Cookies and Trackers: Data collected through cookies to maintain sessions and analyze usage.

Data You Provide Through Features

  • User Progress: Data related to your completion of Success Path tasks.
  • Credit Building Data: Information you provide for tradeline applications and tracking.
  • AI Tool Inputs: Queries, financial figures, and business details you enter into tools like the AI Assistant and Budget Generator.
  • Community Content: Posts, comments, and messages you share within the community features.

How We Use Your Information

To Provide and Manage the Service

  • To create and maintain your account and subscription.
  • To guide you through the Success Path and track your progress.
  • To enable your use of our credit building tools and tradeline tracker.
  • To deliver personalized results from our AI-powered tools.
  • To display your profile in the Founders Finder directory based on your preferences.
  • To facilitate community interactions, networking, and messaging.
  • To manage your participation in our affiliate program.

Communication

  • To send essential service-related notifications, security alerts, and billing information.
  • To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
  • To send marketing communications and platform news, which you can opt out of.

Platform Improvement and Security

  • To analyze usage patterns to improve our features, user experience, and service offerings.
  • To personalize your experience and tool recommendations.
  • To prevent fraud, secure our platform, and enforce our Terms of Service.

Information Sharing

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Data

Founder Fluent does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, under strict confidentiality agreements. This includes:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) for secure billing.
  • Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Supabase).
  • AI service providers to power our intelligent tools.
  • Email service providers for communications.

Third-Party Credit & Affiliate Partners

When you choose to use features that connect with third parties, we share your information at your direction. This includes:

  • Sharing your application data with credit vendors or services like Credit Builder IQ when you apply through our platform.
  • Sharing necessary information with affiliate partners to track referrals.

Community and Directory Features

Your profile information (such as name, business name, and bio) may be visible to other platform members in community forums and, if you opt-in, in the Founders Finder directory.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Data Security

Security Measures

  • Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Secure data centers with physical and digital access controls
  • Employee training on data protection and privacy practices

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request data deletion at any time.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

  • Access, review, and update your personal information through your Profile page.
  • Control your profile's visibility in the Founders Finder directory via your Profile settings.
  • Opt-out of non-essential marketing communications.
  • Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Request the deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal and operational retention needs.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to delete personal information.

European Privacy Rights

EU residents have rights under GDPR, including data portability, rectification, and the right to be forgotten.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
  • Analyze platform usage and performance
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Enable social media features and integrations

Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

Integrated Services

Our platform integrates with or links to third-party services, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) for billing.
  • Authentication services (e.g., Google).
  • Credit building and reporting services (e.g., IDIQ).
  • AI service providers for intelligent features.
  • Affiliate partner websites.

Third-Party Privacy

These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties and encourage you to review their policies before engaging with their services.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notification.

Last Updated: 8/28/2026

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@founderfluent.com

Address:

Founder Fluent LLC

3101 N. Central Ave.

Ste 183 #6199

Phoenix, AZ 85012

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.