Founders League Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

Founders League (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you participate in our leagues, events, or use our platforms.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, founder/CEO status, company details, and other information you provide when applying to join or registering for a season.
Payment Information: Credit card or payment details collected through secure third-party providers when registering for a league.
Event Participation Data: Match results, DUPR scores, team registration, attendance, and photos/videos from events.
Communications Data: Information you provide when engaging with us via email, text (including our Community platform), WhatsApp groups, or other communications.
Technical Information: Device details, IP addresses, and usage data when you interact with our website or digital platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

Process applications, registrations, and payments.
Coordinate leagues, matches, and tournaments.
Communicate updates about schedules, venues, and events.
Build and maintain a curated community of founders and CEOs.
Share DUPR ratings and match results with players.
Provide promotional opportunities for sponsors (including limited access to non-sensitive member information with your consent).
Send marketing messages, newsletters, or invitations to events.
Improve our services, operations, and member experience.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who process payments, manage communications, or support our operations.
With Sponsors: Limited information (e.g., company name or participation in events) may be shared for sponsor activations, but only in ways consistent with our mission and your expectations. We NEVER share direct contact information.
With Other Members: Your name, company affiliation, and match details may be visible to other league participants.
Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Your Choices

Opt-Out of Marketing: You may unsubscribe from our emails or texts at any time by using the provided opt-out link or replying “STOP.”
Access and Correction: You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us.
Photography and Media: We may capture photos or videos during events for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be included, please notify us in advance.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill obligations, or comply with legal requirements.

7. Children’s Privacy

Founders League is designed for adults (founders, CEOs, and professionals). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

9. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Founders League
📧 support@foundersleague.cc
🌐 www.foundersleague.cc

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