Privacy policy

[DRAFT — review before launch] This is a placeholder written for UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. It has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Replace every [bracketed item] and have it checked before the site goes live.

Last updated: [date]

Who we are

AI Founder Files (“we”, “us”) is operated by [legal name of the business, company number if applicable], of [registered address]. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website. Contact: hello@aifounderfiles.com.

What we collect

• Newsletter subscribers: your email address, and the date and time you subscribed.
• Emails you send us: your email address and whatever you tell us.
• Server logs: our hosting provider ([Cloudflare / Netlify]) processes technical data such as IP address and browser type to deliver the site and keep it secure.

This site doesn’t currently use analytics, advertising or tracking cookies. [Update this section if that changes.]

Why we use it, and our lawful basis

• To send you the weekly newsletter: your consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). You can withdraw it at any time.
• To reply to your emails and handle correction requests: legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)).
• To keep the site secure and running: legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)).

Who we share it with

We use [newsletter provider, e.g. Buttondown / Beehiiv] to store subscriber emails and send the newsletter, and [hosting provider] to host the site. They process data on our behalf under their own terms. We don’t sell your data. [Describe any international transfers and the safeguards used.]

How long we keep it

We keep your subscription details until you unsubscribe, then delete or anonymise them within [period]. [Add retention periods for emails and any other records.]

Your rights

You have the right to access your data, have it corrected or deleted, restrict or object to its use, withdraw consent, and ask for a copy in a portable format. To use these rights, email hello@aifounderfiles.com. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data.

Changes to this policy

We’ll update this page when our practices change and revise the date at the top.