Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, job title, business name, social media handles, and other details provided upon registration or through your interaction within the community.
Communication Data: Messages, emails, or other correspondence with TFFS or its members.
Usage Data: Information on how you use the community spaces (e.g., website, forums, event platforms).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Facilitate membership, events, and community engagement.
Send community updates, event invites, and relevant resources.
Improve and personalise your experience within TFFS.
Enforce our Code of Conduct and Terms & Conditions.
Respond to queries, reports, or support requests.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Sharing
We may share your information:
With trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, event software) who assist in operating TFFS and who are bound by confidentiality.
As required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of TFFS or its members.
With your explicit consent.
4. Confidentiality and Community Expectations
We uphold a culture of confidentiality. Members are expected to:
Respect the confidentiality of information shared within the community.
Not share or misuse personal or business information of others.
Report any privacy breaches to emily@thefemalefounderspace.com.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Withdraw your consent or object to certain uses of your data.
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Please email us at emily@thefemalefounderspace.com to exercise these rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as needed for community participation and compliance with legal or operational obligations. If you leave the community, we will delete or anonymise your data unless required for record-keeping or legal purposes.
7. Security Measures
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Members will be notified of significant changes, and continued participation implies acceptance of the updated terms.