Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4 May 2025

Last Updated: 4 May 2025

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Found Capital Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 13553579.

Found Capital Ltd respects your right to the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy describes how we collect and use personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

We act as the data controller for your personal data.

2. External Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and recommend reviewing their respective policies.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Website Visitors: Feedback and email addresses (if submitted); site usage data via cookies and analytics.
  • Event Registrants and Downloads: Name, email address, company name, phone number.
  • Investment Applications: Name, contact details, company and financial information, pitch materials, and other submitted documents.

We do not collect unnecessary personal data and aim to keep our data collection proportionate and relevant.

4. How We Collect Data

Data is collected:

  • Directly: Through forms, submissions, applications, or direct communications.
  • Indirectly: Via cookies, tracking tools, and usage analytics on our website.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract with you
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g. platform improvement, fraud prevention)
  • Your consent, when expressly given

6. Use of Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to queries or feedback
  • Provide requested content or access
  • Evaluate investment opportunities and applications
  • Communicate future updates or events
  • Conduct internal analytics and business development

7. AI-Powered Data Processing

Found Capital Ltd uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including services from Microsoft Azure OpenAI, to process selected submissions and interactions such as business plans or pitch documents.

Our commitments:

  • AI tools are covered under strict Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
  • Your data is encrypted and geographically restricted
  • We apply data minimisation and audit our systems regularly
  • AI data is not used to train external models and remains private

Retention of Anonymised Data:

We may retain fully anonymised and aggregated insights derived from AI processing, which are not considered personal data, for internal analysis and long-term strategy development.

8. Data Sharing

We only share your data with trusted third-party processors under strict confidentiality. When transferring data outside the UK/EU, we ensure equivalent protections (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).

9. Data Retention

We store your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil its original purpose, or to meet legal, regulatory, or operational obligations.

After a valid deletion request or account closure, we will erase all personal data.

However, we may retain anonymised, non-identifiable data for analytical purposes and historical reporting, in compliance with data protection laws.

10. Data Security

We use secure infrastructure, encryption, and monitoring to protect your data. In the event of a breach, we will notify regulators and affected individuals where required by law.

11. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enable core site functionality
  • Track aggregate usage
  • Remember preferences

You can manage your cookie settings through your browser. Learn more in our [Cookie Notice].

12. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request erasure
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Transfer your data to another controller
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • File a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk)

To exercise your rights, contact hello@foundcapital.co.uk

13. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated at any time. Revisions will be posted on this page with the latest effective date noted above.

14. Contact

Questions, concerns, or data requests should be directed to:

Found Capital Ltd

Email: hello@foundcapital.co.uk

Company Number: 13553579