Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Digital Founder Academy ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.digitalfounderacademy.com and related digital products, courses, and community platforms (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our products. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide when you:

• Create an account or register for our platform

• Purchase a course, membership, or other product

• Fill out a form, opt-in to an email list, or contact us

• Participate in our community, live calls, or mentorship sessions

• Submit a refund request or support ticket

This information may include:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Billing address

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors — we do not store full card numbers)

• Business name or social media handles (if provided)

• Any other information you voluntarily share with us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on each page

• Referring website or source (e.g., a Facebook ad, organic search, direct link)

• Clicks, scrolls, and other interaction data This data is collected via cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 7 (Cookies) for more detail.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms, including:

• Facebook and Instagram (via Meta Pixel) — when you interact with our ads or pages

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) — transaction confirmation and fraud signals

• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign) — email engagement data

• Our course or community platform provider — login activity, course progress, and community participation

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your purchase and deliver the products or services you ordered

• Create and manage your account

• Send you transactional emails (receipts, access credentials, course updates)

• Send you marketing emails and SMS messages, if you have opted in

• Personalize your experience and recommend relevant content or products

• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries or refund requests

• Run and optimize our Facebook, Instagram, and other paid advertising campaigns

• Build retargeting audiences and lookalike audiences for advertising purposes

• Analyze website performance and improve our products and services

• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, chargebacks, or policy violations • Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our business, including:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, or similar) — to process transactions

• Email marketing platforms (Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, or similar) — to send emails

• SMS marketing platforms — to send text messages to opted-in subscribers

• Course and community platforms — to deliver your purchased content

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar) — to understand site usage and ad performance

• Customer support tools — to manage support tickets and communications

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide their services to us and to maintain appropriate security standards.

4.2 Advertising Platforms

We use Meta (Facebook/Instagram) advertising tools, including the Meta Pixel, to track conversions, build retargeting audiences, and create lookalike audiences. This means Meta may receive data about your visit to our site and your actions (such as making a purchase), which Meta uses to serve you relevant ads and to help us reach new customers similar to you. You can learn more about Meta's data practices at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy and opt out of Meta ad targeting at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or protect the safety of our users or the public.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event that Digital Founder Academy is acquired, merged, or undergoes a change of ownership, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website if such a transfer occurs.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Maintain your account and provide ongoing access to purchased products

• Fulfill our legal, tax, and accounting obligations (typically 7 years for financial records)

• Resolve disputes and enforce our Terms and Conditions

• Operate our email and SMS marketing lists (until you unsubscribe or request deletion)

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 8 — Your Rights). Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes even after a deletion request.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any of our emails. To opt out of SMS messages, reply STOP to any text message we send.

• Data Portability: Request that we provide your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

• Object: Object to our use of your data for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our website and advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for our website to function (e.g., maintaining your login session, cart, or checkout process). These cannot be disabled.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics). These are anonymized and used to improve performance.

• Advertising/Tracking Cookies: Used to measure the effectiveness of our ads and to build retargeting audiences (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads tag). These track your visit and actions on our site and share data with advertising platforms.

• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a better experience.

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through:

• Meta Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

• Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

8. Email and SMS Marketing

8.1 Email Marketing

By purchasing a product or opting into our email list, you consent to receive marketing emails from us. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time. Transactional emails (receipts, account information) are not subject to marketing opt-outs and will continue to be sent as needed.

8.2 SMS Marketing

If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive SMS messages, you consent to receive text messages from us including promotions, updates, and reminders. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. To opt out, reply STOP to any SMS message. To get help, reply HELP. Your phone number will not be shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete that information.

Note: While our products are marketed to individuals as young as 16, we comply with applicable laws regarding the collection and processing of data from minors aged 13-17, including obtaining parental consent where required.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption on our website (HTTPS)

• Secure, PCI-compliant payment processing through trusted third-party processors

• Access controls limiting who within our team can access personal data

• Regular review of our data handling practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website and course materials may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to Digital Founder Academy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. California Residents — CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you

• The right to delete personal information we have collected from you (subject to exceptions)

• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)

• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected] with "CCPA Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.

13. European Users — GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent laws may apply to our processing of your personal data.

Legal Basis for Processing:

• Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill your purchase and deliver our products.

• Legitimate Interests: Analytics, fraud prevention, and improving our services.

• Consent: Email and SMS marketing (you may withdraw consent at any time).

• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise your GDPR rights or for questions about our data practices, contact us at [email protected].

14. Changes to This Privacy

Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or via a notice on our website. Your continued use of our Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Digital Founder Academy Website: https://www.digitalfounderacademy.com Privacy inquiries: [email protected] We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.