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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Founders & Friends, operated by Lvdere GmbH ("we", "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

1. Data we collect

When you sign up to join our community we collect: full name, email address, LinkedIn profile URL, and WhatsApp phone number with country code.

2. How we use it

Your data is used solely to (a) add you to the Founders & Friends WhatsApp group, (b) send you invitations to upcoming events, and (c) coordinate community activities. We never sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Your rights

You can request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing hello@foundersandfriends.ch. You may also leave the WhatsApp group at any time.

4. Data retention

We retain your contact details only as long as you remain a member of the community.

5. Contact

Lvdere GmbH, Zürich, Switzerland — hello@foundersandfriends.ch