Privacy Policy
Last Modified: May 17, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the German Founders Club ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit our website (germanfoundersclub.com) and engage with our community.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our events. This includes:
- Personal Data: Email addresses provided via our newsletter subscription form.
- Event Registration Data: Name, email, and social profiles provided when you RSVP to our events via our third-party event platforms.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to:
- Administer, manage, and send you the German Founders Club newsletter.
- Keep you updated on upcoming events, meetups, and community initiatives.
- Respond to user inquiries or support requests.
4. Third-Party Data Processors
We do not sell your data. To run our community infrastructure efficiently, we share your data with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf:
- Newsletter & Email Marketing: We use beehiiv Inc. to host our subscriber database and distribute our emails. Your email data is securely processed through their platform in accordance with their system security guidelines.
- Event Management: We use Luma and Partiful to handle community event ticketing and RSVPs.
5. Your Rights and Opt-Out Choice
You can opt out of receiving our emails at any absolute moment by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any email we send you, or by contacting us directly.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you can contact us at: