Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 27, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to CoFoundex ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at cofoundex.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, password)
• Complete your profile (skills, experience, location, bio, photo)
• Use our messaging features (message content, timestamps)
• Subscribe to our services (payment information handled by third-party processors)
• Contact us (email address, message content)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, features used)
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
• Location data (approximate location based on IP address)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Authentication providers (Google, LinkedIn) if you sign in through them
• Payment processors (for subscription billing)
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Match you with compatible cofounders using our AI algorithms
• Process your payments and subscriptions
• Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

4.1 Other Users

Your profile information (name, bio, skills, experience, location) is visible to other users to facilitate cofounder matching. You control what information appears in your profile.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Service:

• Hosting providers (Vercel)
• Database providers (Supabase)
• Payment processors (LemonSqueezy)
• Email service providers (for transactional emails)
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

6.2 Correction

You can update your profile information at any time through your account settings.

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal information. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your account settings.

6.5 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information).

6.6 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to object to processing and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except for:

• Information required for legal compliance (tax records, fraud prevention)
• Aggregated, anonymized data used for analytics
• Backup copies (deleted within 90 days)

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at info@cofoundex.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: