Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Parent Company: K1NDRED, Incorporated

SUMMARY

The Founders’ Pool values your privacy. We collect certain information to operate our platform, verify your business, connect your bank accounts securely, and provide membership and funding services. We never sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers (such as payment and identity verification partners) strictly to support the services you use.

You can learn more about what data we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how to contact us by reviewing our full Privacy Policy below.

__________________________________________________

This Privacy Policy (this “Policy”) describes how K1NDRED, Incorporated (doing business as The Founders’ Pool, “K1NDRED,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, processes, stores, and discloses personal information in connection with your access to or use of The Founders’ Pool website, platform, membership, rewards programs, pooled funding system, and related offerings (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge and agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Services.

1. Definitions & Interpretation

1.1 Definitions.

“Account” means your membership account or profile on the Platform.

“Applicable Law” means federal, state, local, and international laws governing data protection, privacy, and financial services.

“Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.

“Financial Account Information” means bank account details, transaction data, and similar financial information obtained directly or via third-party connectivity providers.

“Member” means an individual or business entity who accesses or uses the Services or registers for an Account.

“Platform” or “Website” means www.thefounderspool.com and associated pages.

“Process” means operations performed on Personal Information, including collection, use, storage, or disclosure.

1.2 Interpretation.

Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to all Personal Information processed by K1NDRED in connection with the Services.

3. Information We Collect

We collect Personal Information you provide directly, data collected automatically, and data obtained from third-party providers such as financial connectivity partners.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We process Personal Information to operate the Platform, authenticate accounts, determine eligibility, facilitate bank connectivity, improve services, detect fraud, comply with law, and communicate with Members.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on performance of contract, legal obligations, legitimate interests, and consent (where required).

6. How We Share Personal Information

We share information with service providers, affiliates, legal authorities (when required), and in cases of business transfers.

7. Financial Connectivity, Payments & Banking Data

We use financial connectivity providers such as Stripe to securely process Contributions and Award disbursements.

8. Data Security

We implement safeguards to protect Personal Information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve functionality.

10. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary.

11. International Transfers

Personal Information may be transferred outside your jurisdiction, including the United States.

12. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of Personal Information.

13. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

14. Third-Party Websites & Integrations

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

15. Notices & Communications

We provide notices via email or postings on the Platform.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy and will notify users of material changes.

17. Contact Information

K1NDRED, Incorporated

New York, NY

Email: info@thefounderspool.com