Privacy Policy•

Last Updated: 20 February 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how FF Management Limited (trading as "Founders Factory"), company number 13243738 ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use the FF Founder Hub platform (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our Service, we may collect:

• Account information (name, email address, profile details)
• Company and project information
• Programme participation details
• Event registrations and feedback
• Financial information related to your programme participation
• Communications and feedback you provide

1.2 Information from Google OAuth

When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect:

• Your Google account email address
• Your name and profile picture from your Google account
• Basic profile information necessary for authentication

We only request the minimum permissions necessary to authenticate your account and provide our services. We do not access your Google emails, calendar entries, or other Google services unless explicitly authorized for specific features (such as calendar integration).

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data and analytics
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the FF Founder Hub platform
• Manage your account and authenticate your access
• Facilitate your participation in Founders Factory programmes
• Schedule and manage events, meetings, and 1:1 sessions
• Provide access to programme content, resources, and perks
• Process and display financial information related to your programme
• Connect you with other founders and team members
• Send programme updates and notifications
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: To provide services as part of your programme participation
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and maintain platform security
• Consent: For optional features and marketing communications (where applicable)
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Other Programme Participants: Your profile and company information may be visible to other founders in your cohort
• Founders Factory Team: Our team members who need access to support your programme participation
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the platform (e.g., Supabase for database, Airtable for data management, Google for authentication)
• Corporate Partners: When relevant to programme partnerships or investment opportunities (with your consent)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Following the completion of your programme, we may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes and legal compliance. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with UK data protection law.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze platform usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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