FounderMatcha ("we", "our", or "us") is operated by FounderMatcha Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application.
By using FounderMatcha, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We collect the following types of information:
Account information: your name and email address when you register.
Profile information: details you provide such as your biography, skills, experience, and founder or developer status.
Camera and video: we access your camera to enable video calling features within the app. We do not store video call content.
Usage analytics: information about how you interact with the app, including features used, session duration, and in-app actions. This data is collected in aggregate to improve the service.
We use the information we collect to:
Create and manage your account
Match you with relevant founders or developers on the platform
Enable video and voice calling features
Improve and personalise the app experience
Send important service-related notifications
Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
We use the following third-party services to operate FounderMatcha. These services may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
Google Firebase: used for authentication, database storage, cloud functions, and push notifications. Data may be processed on Google servers. See Google's privacy policy.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory reasons.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
You can delete your account at any time from within the app. Upon deletion, your profile, personal information, and associated data will be permanently removed from our systems within 30 days.
FounderMatcha is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via the app or by email. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
FounderMatcha Ltd
London, England
Email: hello@foundermatcha.com