Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

FoundryHQ ("we", "our", "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or interact with us as a client, partner, or expert.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

This includes information you choose to share with us, such as:

  • Name, email address, and contact details
  • Professional background, qualifications, and expertise (for expert applicants)
  • Company information and business inquiries
  • Communications sent to us via forms, email, or other channels

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and usage patterns
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This data helps us improve site performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve our website and services
  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
  • Evaluate and onboard experts into our network
  • Deliver AI training, evaluation, and verification services
  • Maintain security, quality, and compliance
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Use of Data in AI Services

For our AI-related services:

  • Data provided by clients is handled strictly under contractual agreements
  • Expert-generated outputs are used solely for agreed training and evaluation purposes
  • We apply access controls, review processes, and safeguards to protect sensitive information

Client data is never reused across projects without explicit authorization.

Sharing of Information

We may share information only in the following cases:

  • With trusted service providers who support our operations under confidentiality obligations
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of FoundryHQ, our clients, or others

We do not share personal data for advertising or unrelated commercial purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no system is completely secure, we continuously review and improve our safeguards.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:

FoundryHQ

Email: deepak@foundryhq.ai