Privacy Policy
FoundCloud (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.foundcloud.io (the “Site”) and outlines your rights under various data protection laws.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect several types of information about you, including personal information and non-personal information, as described below:
a. Personal Information
“Personal Information” is any information that can identify you or be linked to you. Depending on your interactions with the Site, this may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Payment information (if applicable)
b. Sensitive Personal Information
In some cases, we may collect or request sensitive personal data (e.g., government-issued IDs, financial account information). We will collect this information only with your explicit consent where required by law.
c. Non-Personal Information
• This is data that does not identify you individually, such as:
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Time and date of visitsAggregated data (e.g., statistical information on user behavior)
d. Information Collected Automatically
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interaction with our Site, such as:
• IP address
• Browser characteristics
• Referring URLs
• Browsing history
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use your information for the following purposes:
• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and services
• To process transactions and fulfill orders
• To communicate with you, including sending notifications, updates, and marketing communications
• To respond to inquiries and support requests
• To comply with legal obligations, such as fraud prevention and enforcing legal rights
• To personalize your experience and show content that is relevant to you
• To analyze and monitor usage patterns for site optimization and improvement
3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING YOUR INFORMATION (GDPR COMPLIANCE)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information under the following legal bases:
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent to process your personal data (e.g., for marketing).
• Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., delivering a service).
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided that your rights do not override these interests.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with:
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with business operations, such as payment processors, hosting services, or marketing platforms. They are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we specify.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law, such as in response to a court order, government request, or to protect our rights.
• Third-Party Advertising Partners: We may share non-personal information (e.g., anonymized data) with advertising partners to show you targeted ads.
We do not sell your personal information. If we change our practices regarding the sale of data, we will update this policy and notify you in advance, giving you the option to opt out.
5. YOUR RIGHTS
a. Rights Under U.S. State Privacy Laws
California (CCPA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Utah (UCPA), and other states have introduced consumer privacy laws that provide the following rights:
Right to Know: You have the right to request details about the personal information we collect and how we use it.
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information, if applicable.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [info@foundcloud.io] or call [Phone Number].
b. Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal information and how it is processed.
Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or under legitimate interest grounds.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time, where consent is the legal basis.
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at [info@foundcloud.io]
6. DATA RETENTION
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary based on the type of data and applicable legal requirements.
7. DATA SECURITY
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. CROSS-BORDER TRANSFERS
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data, including using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers outside of the EEA or UK.
9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on the Site. Cookies may include:
Essential Cookies: Required for the proper functioning of the Site.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site.
Targeting Cookies: Used to display personalized content and ads.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, visit our Cookie Policy [link to Cookie Policy].
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it as quickly as possible.
11. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.
13. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
FoundCloud Inc.
Email: info@foundcloud.io
