Privacy Policy

Solo Labs Ventures ("we", "us", "our") operates the Foundera platform ("Foundera", "the platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services.

By using Foundera, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

We collect the following types of information:

• Profile information: name, email, location, role (founder, investor, mentor, job seeker, student), bio, profile photo, and professional background.
• Startup data: company name, description, sector, stage, traction metrics, team information, and media you upload.
• Content: posts, comments, messages, job listings, event entries, and community contributions.
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, clicks, search queries, and interactions with AI tools.
• Device and log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and similar technologies: for authentication, preferences, and analytics.

We use your information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Foundera platform.
• Match founders with investors, mentors, partners, and job opportunities.
• Enable AI-powered features such as startup analysis, content suggestions, and search recommendations.
• Send notifications, updates, and relevant communications.
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure security, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service.
• Analyze usage trends to improve user experience.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following ways:

• With other users: your profile and startup information is visible to other Foundera users according to your privacy settings and the nature of the platform.
• Service providers: we use trusted third-party providers for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and AI services. They are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal compliance: we may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and access controls. However, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete your account and associated data (available in Settings).
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@sololabs.ventures.

Foundera uses cookies and similar technologies to authenticate users, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain platform features.

Foundera is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, including Türkiye and the United States, where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on the platform and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of Foundera after changes constitutes acceptance.

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Solo Labs Ventures
Email: support@sololabs.ventures