Effective Date: 01 July 2025
Who We Are
Welcome to Foundra. We are a business consultancy helping entrepreneurs and businesses establish, relocate, and grow across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit an application, or engage with our services.
Information We Collect
When you use our website or submit an application, we may collect the following types of information:
- Communication Records: Emails, messages, and notes from conversations with our team.
- Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, location, and other contact details.
- Business Information: Company name, website, business stage, service needs, and documents you upload (e.g., business plans, pitch decks).
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools).
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and assess applications to join our waitlist or work with us.
- Communicate with you regarding your inquiry, application, or project.
- Deliver our consultancy services, advice, and support.
- Improve our website, services, and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
We only share your information when necessary, including with:
We only share your information when necessary, including with:
- Our internal team and key consultants involved in your project assessment or delivery.
- Third-party service providers (e.g., email hosting, CRM tools, cloud storage) strictly for operational purposes.
- Legal, regulatory, or government bodies if required by law.
We do not sell or trade your information to third parties.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard measures. We take reasonable steps to protect your personal and business information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Process applications
- Provide ongoing services
- Comply with legal and contractual obligations
- For internal record-keeping and analysis
If you request, we will delete your data unless we are legally required to retain it.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Object to processing or request restriction
- Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis for processing
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and deliver a better user experience. You can adjust your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.