Introduction

At CoFounding.me, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you sign up for our service, we collect information such as:

• Email address
• Name
• Professional background, skills, and experience
• Roles you can fill and roles you're looking for
• Startup ideas and vision (if applicable)
• Availability and time commitment
• Location and location preferences
• Languages you speak
• Telegram information (if you access via Telegram Bot or MiniApp)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device information
• Interaction with matches and features

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our matching service
• To analyze compatibility using multiple factors and generate matches
• To send you weekly match notifications (via email and/or Telegram, based on your preferences)
• To enable communication between matched users through our built-in chat
• To improve our matching algorithm and user experience
• To communicate with you about service updates and important information
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

With Your Matches

Your profile information is shared only with highly compatible matches. You have control over what information is visible at each stage of the matching process.

With Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Hosting and maintaining our platform
• Sending emails and notifications
• Analytics and improvement
• Telegram integration (for users accessing via Telegram Bot or MiniApp)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.