Privacy Policy

Founders Connect ("we," "our," or "us") is a startup recruiting agency committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, services, or interact with us in any capacity.

By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our services:

• Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Resume or CV, including work history, education, skills, and certifications
• LinkedIn profile URL and other professional social media profiles
• Current and desired job titles, salary expectations, and location preferences
• Company name and role (for employer clients)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, emails, or conversations

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers and general location data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user behavior. See Section 6 for more details on our cookie practices.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Recruiting Services

• Matching candidates with relevant job opportunities at our client companies
• Evaluating candidate qualifications and suitability for specific roles
• Facilitating introductions and interviews between candidates and employers
• Managing the recruitment process from initial contact through placement

Communication

• Responding to inquiries and requests submitted through our contact form or email
• Sending job opportunity notifications that match your profile and preferences
• Providing updates on the status of your application or job search
• Sharing industry insights, career advice, and relevant content (with your consent)

Service Improvement

• Analyzing website usage patterns to improve our platform and user experience
• Developing new features, services, and recruiting methodologies
• Conducting internal research and analytics to better serve our clients and candidates

3. Information Sharing

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

With Client Companies

When you apply for a position or express interest in job opportunities, we share relevant portions of your profile (such as your resume, skills, and experience) with our client companies for the purpose of job matching and evaluation. We only share your information with employers who have active, relevant openings that align with your qualifications and preferences.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or safety, or investigate potential violations.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission, secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security assessments.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you at any time.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain certain data.
• Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
• Data Portability: Where applicable, you may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 7.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to provide a better user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you on return visits and understand how you use our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, such as session management and security features.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve our content and functionality.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Founders Connect
Email: jonny@foundersconnect.co

You may also reach us through our contact page.