Fondae – Privacy Ploicy
We collect several types of information from users:
Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Payment details (processed via third-party providers)
Project information, descriptions, event details
Communications and support requests
IP address, browser type, device information
Cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies
Log data including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
Data from payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Authentication platforms (if you log in using Google, Facebook, etc.)
We use the information we collect to:
Create and manage your Fondae account
Enable project creation and backing
Communicate with you about your account, projects, and events
Monitor and improve our platform
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Comply with legal obligations
Fondae uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in
Understand how users engage with the platform
Customize your experience
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings, but disabling them may limit functionality.
We may share your information with:
Payment processors to complete transactions
Project Owners and Backers, as needed to fulfill rewards or coordinate event details
Service providers (hosting, analytics, email) under strict confidentiality
Law enforcement or regulatory bodies, if required by law or to protect legal rights
New owners, in the event of a company merger, sale, or acquisition
We do not sell your personal data.
Because Fondae projects include in-person events, certain personal data (like names and emails) may be shared with Project Owners to:
Verify attendance
Communicate logistics and updates
Ensure a safe event experience
Project Owners are expected to respect your privacy and use data only for these purposes, but we are not responsible for their misuse of your data.
We retain your information for as long as:
Your account is active, or
Required to meet legal, tax, or operational obligations
You may request account deletion, but some data may be retained for compliance.
Depending on your location (e.g., EU, California), you may have rights to:
Access the data we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your data
Object to certain uses of your data
Port your data to another service
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@fondae.com.
We use industry-standard safeguards (encryption, firewalls, secure servers) to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure. Use Fondae at your own risk and protect your own passwords and devices.
Fondae is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.
If you use Fondae from outside the U.S., you consent to having your data processed and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may be different from your jurisdiction.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify users by email or through the site. Your continued use of Fondae constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you'd like to exercise your rights, please contact us via our Contact Page.