Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04/02/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Cofound.fun collects, uses, and protects your personal data. As your privacy is important to us, we follow the principles of data protection laws including GDPR.

2. Information Collection and Legal Basis

What We Collect

We collect and process your data in these ways:

  • Information you provide: email address, name, professional background, skills, interests, business preferences
  • Information automatically collected: IP address, browser type, device information, usage patterns

Why We Collect It (Legal Basis)

We process your data based on:

  • Your explicit consent when you sign up
  • Our legitimate interest in improving our service
  • The necessity to fulfill our newsletter service to you
  • Legal obligations where applicable

3. Use of Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Send you our personalized newsletter
  • Improve our content and services
  • Analyze how our service is used
  • Communicate important updates
  • Provide relevant business opportunities

We will never use your data for purposes other than those stated without first obtaining your consent.

4. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • Active subscribers: While you're subscribed
  • Inactive subscribers: 12 months after last activity
  • Financial records: As required by law

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Download your data (data portability)
  • Withdraw consent at any time

We will respond to your requests within 30 days.

6. Data Security

We protect your data through:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Access controls for our systems
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee data protection training

7. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We share your data only with:

  • Email service providers to send newsletters
  • Analytics providers to improve our service
  • Cloud storage providers to store data securely

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Cookie Usage

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our service
  • Improve your experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach that risks your rights and freedoms, we will:

  • Notify relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours
  • Inform affected users promptly
  • Take measures to address the breach

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by email before they take effect.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: hello (at) cofound (dot) fun

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.