Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2026

At CoFoundry, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data as you build and invest in the future with us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a seamless crowd-investment experience. This includes information you provide directly to us, as well as data we collect automatically through your use of our platform.

Personal Information

Includes your full name, email address, phone number, and government-issued ID for identity verification (KYC/AML compliance).

Investment Preferences

Data regarding your risk tolerance, investment categories of interest (e.g., Tech, Real Estate), and budget allocation.

Usage Data

We automatically log information about your interactions with the platform, such as the pages you view, the time spent on pages, and the investment ideas you vote on or support. This helps us improve our matching algorithms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: To create and maintain your account, process transactions, and verify your identity.
  • Investment Matching: To recommend investment opportunities that align with your stated preferences and past behavior.
  • Communications: To send you updates about your investments, security alerts, and administrative messages.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, such as SEC regulations for crowdfunding.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in specific circumstances:

With Other Users

When you submit an investment idea, your profile name and bio may be visible to potential investors.

With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party vendors for payment processing (e.g., Stripe), identity verification, and hosting services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Encryption

AES-256 for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit.

Access Control

Strict role-based access controls for internal staff.

Audits

Regular security audits and penetration testing.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access & Correction

You can request a copy of your data or ask us to fix errors.

Deletion

You can ask us to delete your personal information.

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

Portability

Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. We use both session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Contact Us

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

privacy@getcofoundry.com
88 Innovation Way, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107