Privacy Policy
FoundersBrain – Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 29, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to FoundersBrain — an AI-powered workspace that helps founders and teams save, organize, and rediscover valuable content from across social media and the web.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use FoundersBrain (the “Service”).
By using FoundersBrain, you agree to this Policy.
We keep it simple and transparent — no jargon, no fine print surprises.
If you have any questions or want your data deleted, contact us anytime at
📩 team@foundersbrain.app
2. Who We Are
The Service is operated by the FoundersBrain team (using the placeholder name FoundersBrain until incorporation).
We are based in the European Union and host all user data on EU servers to ensure GDPR compliance.
3. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to deliver and improve the Service.
3.1. Account Information
Email address
Name (optional)
Profile photo (optional)
Authentication data via Firebase Auth (Google, Apple, or email login)
Team membership if you use a shared workspace
3.2. Business Profile Data (optional)
Company or project name
Website URL
Industry, stage, and focus area
Description and location
This information helps FoundersBrain’s AI personalize recommendations.
3.3. Saved and Imported Content
When you save or import content (e.g., from LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, or X):
We store the URL, title, description, and AI-generated summary
We may extract metadata such as source platform, author handle, and media type
Imported content may be displayed anonymously in the Discover tab for other users to explore
You should only import publicly available content or material you have rights to share.
3.4. Usage Data (Analytics)
We use Firebase Analytics, Supabase and Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how the app is used.
Data tracked includes:
Events like onboarding steps, content saves, and navigation
User properties such as signup method, team size, and stage
Aggregated engagement metrics (e.g., time per tab, completion rate)
All analytics data is anonymized and used strictly for product improvement.
3.5. Device and Technical Data
We may collect:
Device type and operating system
Browser type and app version
IP address (anonymized)
Timezone and language preferences
This helps us maintain performance and security.
3.6 – Data Extraction Transparency
When you import a public link from social media or the web, FoundersBrain may use Bright Data to automatically retrieve publicly available information such as the title, description, author name, or thumbnail image.
We do not access private, paywalled, or restricted content.
This process helps the Service generate accurate previews and AI summaries for your saved content.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide and operate the FoundersBrain Service
Secure your account and prevent abuse
Personalize AI-generated recommendations and summaries
Improve app performance through aggregated analytics
Communicate with you about updates, bugs, or new features
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Ever.
5. AI Processing
FoundersBrain uses artificial intelligence (“AI”) to enhance your experience by analyzing and summarizing the content you save or import.
5.1 What We Send to AI Providers
We may securely transmit limited, relevant data — such as:
The text, caption, or metadata of saved or imported content, and
Context from your business profile (for example: industry, stage, or focus area) —
to our trusted AI partner OpenAI API.
This processing allows us to generate summaries, tags, and content recommendations within the app.
No other AI providers are currently used.
5.2 Data Handling
All transmissions occur over encrypted HTTPS/TLS connections.
OpenAI acts as a data processor on our behalf under GDPR and processes information only to return the requested output.
OpenAI does not retain, sell, or train on your data beyond that single request.
Your personal notes, private workspace data, and team comments are never shared with any AI provider.
Processed outputs (such as AI summaries or tags) are stored securely in our EU-hosted databases (Firebase Firestore and Supabase).
6. Public Content & Discover Tab
When users import public social-media content:
It may appear in the Discover section of FoundersBrain in anonymized form (no user identifiers).
We only display the imported post, summary, and metadata — not your private information.
If you are the original author of a post and want it removed, contact team@foundersbrain.app, and we’ll delete it promptly.
7. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Purpose, Legal Basis
Operating your account, Performance of a contract
AI tagging and summaries, Legitimate interest (service functionality)
Analytics and performance measurement, Legitimate interest
Marketing emails (rare, product-related), Consent
Legal compliance and security, Legal obligation
You may withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account or contacting us.
8. Data Retention
Account and content data are retained as long as you use the Service.
Upon deletion, all personal data is removed from active systems within 30 days and from backups within 60 days.
Aggregated analytics data may be retained in anonymized form for statistical purposes.
9. Your Rights (EU/UK)
Under GDPR and UK DPA, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, email team@foundersbrain.app — we respond within 30 days.
10. International Users (US, UK)
While data is stored in the EU, users from other regions (including the US and UK) can access FoundersBrain.
By using the Service, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in the EU.
We apply equivalent protections to all users, regardless of location.
11. Data Security
We use strong, modern security practices including:
End-to-end encryption (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transfers
Secure storage in Firebase Firestore and Supabase, both hosted on EU servers
Authentication via Firebase Auth
Access control, activity logging, and routine audits
Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure. You use FoundersBrain at your own risk.
12. Children’s Privacy
FoundersBrain is intended for users aged 16 and above.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
If you believe a minor has used the app, contact us immediately to delete their data.
13. Third-Party Services
We rely on a few trusted third-party processors to deliver FoundersBrain safely and effectively:
Provider
Purpose
Region
Firebase (Google LLC)
Authentication, analytics, and hosting
EU / US (with SCCs)
Supabase
Database and storage layer for user content
EU
OpenAI
AI analysis and summarization
US / EU (with SCCs)
Bright Data Ltd.
Metadata extraction for imported links
EU / US (with SCCs)
All subprocessors comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and operate under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.
14. Cookies and Tracking
FoundersBrain uses minimal cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in
Measure traffic and usage patterns
Remember preferences (e.g., dark mode)
You can manage cookies via your browser settings.
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our product evolves.
If we make material changes, we’ll notify you by email or in-app message.
The latest version will always be available at foundersbrain.app/privacy.
16. Contact Us
If you have any privacy, data, or removal requests, reach us at:
📩 team@foundersbrain.app
We take every inquiry seriously and aim to respond within 30 days.