The Founder's Toolbox ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at thefounderstoolbox.com and the related services (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why, and what your rights are.
This policy applies to anyone who uses the Service. If you don't agree with how we handle your information, please don't use the Service.
We collect only what we need to run the Service:
| Type | Examples | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Account info | Email, password (hashed) | To create and secure your account |
| Profile info | Stage of business, what you sell, target customer, revenue range, goals | To personalize AI advice and tools you use |
| Content you post | Feed posts, replies, direct messages, AI tool inputs | To run the community and generate output for you |
| Payment info | Handled entirely by Stripe — we don't see your card | To process Pro subscriptions |
| Technical info | IP address, browser type, basic usage data | For security, debugging, and service reliability |
We don't intentionally collect sensitive personal information (like government IDs, health data, or precise location). Please don't enter that kind of information into the Service.
We don't sell your personal information. We don't run ads.
We use a small set of trusted service providers to run the platform. They only access data as needed to do their job:
We may also share information if required by law (subpoena, court order, etc.), or if needed to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public. If our company is ever acquired, your data may transfer with the business — we'll notify you if that happens.
The community feed and member directory are visible to other signed-in users. When you post in the feed or appear in the directory, other users can see:
Direct messages are visible only to you and the recipient. We don't read DMs unless required to investigate abuse or for legal reasons.
We rely on industry-standard security practices: encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, secure authentication, access controls, and trusted infrastructure providers. No system is 100% secure, but we take this seriously and work to protect your information.
If a data breach affects you, we'll notify you as required by law.
We keep your data for as long as your account is active, plus a reasonable period after to handle disputes, comply with legal obligations, or restore deleted content if needed.
If you delete your account, we'll remove your personal information within a reasonable period, except where we're required to retain it (e.g., billing records for tax purposes).
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, email support@thefounderstoolbox.com. We'll respond within 30 days.
California residents: You have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what we collect, request deletion, and opt out of any "sale" of personal information (we don't sell it).
EU/UK residents: You have rights under the GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
The Service uses essential cookies and browser storage (localStorage) to keep you logged in and remember your settings. We don't use third-party advertising trackers.
If we add analytics in the future, we'll update this policy and use privacy-respecting tools that don't require cookie consent banners.
The Service is not intended for anyone under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us and we'll remove it.
The Service is hosted and operated in the United States. If you're using the Service from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your country.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll notify you by email or in the Service. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Questions, concerns, or requests about your data? Email us at support@thefounderstoolbox.com.