Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 13, 2025

Welcome to The Founders Trust. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.thefounderstrust.com.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with the site, we may collect the following types of information:

Identity Data: Name, business details

Contact Data: Email address

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and other analytical data

Marketing and Communication Data: Preferences in receiving newsletters and community event updates

Transaction Data: If you purchase something, billing details (via Stripe)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

-Send newsletters and updates you have opted in to receive

-Invite you to events and onboarding gatherings

-Provide personalised mentorship services

-Improve the functionality and user experience of our website

-Analyse website traffic and usage trends

-Process payments securely via Stripe

-Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and to improve your experience on our website. A cookie banner appears when you visit the site, allowing you to manage your preferences in accordance with GDPR requirements. You can change your cookie settings at any time via your browser or the consent banner.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with unauthorised third parties.

We may share data with:

GoHighLevel, the platform that powers our website and stores contact and user information

Stripe, our payment processor, to handle transactions securely

Email service providers, to deliver newsletters and updates

Analytics tools, to better understand visitor behaviour

All third-party providers are required to safeguard your data and comply with relevant privacy regulations.

5. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on the GoHighLevel platform. While we aim to ensure your data is stored securely, this may involve transfer to and storage in jurisdictions outside of your country, including the United States. Where required by law, we implement standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable laws.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

-Access the personal data we hold about you

-Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

-Request deletion of your data

-Object to or restrict certain data processing

-Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the “CONTACT US" link in the pages' footer section.

If you're based in the EU or UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. This includes using trusted third-party services and platforms that comply with recognised security standards.

However, please note that no internet-based service can be guaranteed as completely secure. While we do our part to protect your information, we also rely on you to take reasonable steps to protect your own data. This includes ensuring that the devices you use to access our website have up-to-date antivirus software, firewalls, and other necessary security protections.

If you become aware of any breach or suspected misuse of your data in connection with our services, please notify us immediately.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adult business owners. We do not knowingly collect or process data from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when it was last revised. You are encouraged to review this page periodically for any changes.