Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

4founders (www.4founders.co.uk) is a founder tools and resources platform operated in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What data we collect

We may collect the following types of data:

• ·Email address — if you sign up for our newsletter or create an account
• ·Tool usage data — which tools you use and how, to improve the platform
• ·App Lab submissions — ideas you submit and votes you cast
• ·Analytics data — page views, referral sources, and general usage patterns via GA4
• ·Technical data — browser type, device, IP address (anonymised where possible)

3. How we use your data

We use your data to:

• ·Provide and improve the platform and tools
• ·Send newsletters and product updates (only if you opt in)
• ·Understand how founders use the platform to prioritise new tools
• ·Comply with legal obligations

4. Affiliate links

The Founder Stack and some AI tool recommendations contain affiliate and referral links. This means 4founders may earn a commission if you click a link and sign up or purchase a product. This is at no extra cost to you. Affiliated links are used to sustain the platform and keep tools free. We only recommend products and services we believe are genuinely useful for founders.

5. AI tool disclaimer

The AI-powered tools on 4founders are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional legal, financial, investment, or accounting advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making important business decisions.

6. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services which may process your data:

• ·Google Analytics 4 — usage analytics
• ·Notion — content management system
• ·Vercel — website hosting

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to run the website and analytics cookies (via GA4) to understand usage. You can opt out of analytics cookies by using a browser extension or disabling JavaScript for analytics scripts.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to object to or restrict its processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@4founders.co.uk.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@4founders.co.uk.