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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

FounderGrade ("we", "our", "us") operates the foundergrade.ai platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. We are incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and comply with the DIFC Data Protection Law (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020).

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

  • Account registration information (name, email, phone number)
  • KYC verification documents (identity documents, proof of address)
  • Pitch materials and company information submitted for scoring
  • Financial information for escrow and payment processing
  • Communications with our team and other platform users

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the FounderGrade platform
  • Process credibility scoring and expert reviews
  • Facilitate investor-founder matching
  • Manage smart contract escrow transactions
  • Comply with legal obligations and KYC/AML requirements
  • Send platform updates and communications

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, and SOC 2 compliant infrastructure. Expert reviews are conducted using blind review methodology to protect founder identity during the scoring process.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. On-chain records (credibility scores, escrow transactions) are immutable by design. You may request deletion of off-chain personal data at any time.

6. Your Rights

Under the DIFC Data Protection Law, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and port your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@foundergrade.ai.

7. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@foundergrade.ai or write to: FounderGrade, DIFC Innovation Hub, Dubai, UAE.