Effective Date: March 14th, 2026

1. Introduction

Keystone Founder Studio (“KFS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit:

https://keystonefounderstudio.com

or any associated services, applications, or communications.

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

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Company name
• Phone number
• LinkedIn profile
• Startup information
• Pitch deck or supporting documents
• Scheduling information
• Communication history

This information may be collected through:

• contact forms
• founder application forms
• discovery session scheduling
• newsletters or updates
• event registration

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website we may collect:

• IP address
• browser type
• device type
• pages visited
• time spent on pages
• referral source
• cookies and tracking data

This data helps us improve the platform and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• evaluate startup applications
• schedule founder discovery sessions
• communicate with founders and partners
• improve services and programs
• analyze website performance
• send updates, newsletters, or event invitations
• maintain internal records
• comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with:

Internal Team

Members of Keystone Founder Studio involved in evaluating or assisting founders.

Trusted Service Providers

Third-party tools used to operate the platform such as:

• CRM systems
• scheduling platforms
• email marketing systems
• analytics providers
• hosting services

Legal Requirements

Information may be disclosed if required to:

• comply with law
• enforce terms
• protect rights or safety

5. Founder Information

Startup founders may submit business plans, pitch decks, or confidential materials.

While we take reasonable steps to protect submissions:

• submission of materials does not create a confidential relationship
• KFS may already be reviewing similar ideas or companies
• founders should avoid submitting proprietary information without appropriate protections

6. Cookies & Tracking

The website may use cookies to:

• remember user preferences
• measure traffic
• improve functionality
• analyze user behavior

Users can disable cookies through browser settings.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• provide services
• maintain business records
• comply with legal obligations

Founder submissions may be retained for program evaluation and historical records.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

KFS is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 18 years or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Your Rights

Depending on jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• request access to your data
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of personal data
• opt out of marketing communications

Requests can be made by contacting us.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions:

Keystone Founder Studio

Email: hello@keystonefounderstudio.com

Website: https://keystonefounderstudio.com