Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how The Founders' Group collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • •Account Information: When you sign in with Discord, we receive your Discord username, ID, email, and avatar
  • •Pitch Decks: Files you upload for analysis, including PDF and PowerPoint documents
  • •Profile Information: Founder name, company name, email, phone number, and other details you provide
  • •Communications: Messages and content you post in our Discord community

Information Collected Automatically

  • •Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions with our Service
  • •Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • •Log Data: IP addresses, access times, and referring URLs
  • •Analytics: We use PostHog for product analytics to improve our Service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • •Provide and improve our pitch deck analysis service
  • •Match you with relevant investors based on your profile and pitch
  • •Communicate with you about our services
  • •Maintain and improve our community
  • •Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • •Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
  • •Comply with legal obligations

3. AI Processing

When you upload a pitch deck, we use artificial intelligence services (including OpenAI) to analyze and provide feedback. Your pitch deck content is processed by these AI services. We cache analysis results to improve performance and reduce costs. The AI-generated feedback is stored and associated with your account.

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • •Investors: When you opt into investor matching, we share relevant information with matched investors
  • •Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our Service (hosting, analytics, AI processing)
  • •Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

  • •Database hosted on Supabase with encryption at rest
  • •Pitch decks backed up to Google Drive with restricted access
  • •API communications secured with HTTPS
  • •Access controls and authentication for all sensitive operations

While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Pitch deck analysis results are cached indefinitely to improve service performance. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • •Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • •Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • •Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • •Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • •Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us through our Discord community.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • •Maintain your session and authentication
  • •Remember your preferences
  • •Analyze usage and improve our Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us through our Discord community.