1. Who We Are
FounderM8 is an Australian AI-powered Google Ads monitoring tool. We help small business founders track their ad performance via WhatsApp. Our website is founderm8.com.au.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect only what we need to provide the service:
- check_circleEmail address — when you join the waitlist or sign up
- check_circlePhone number — when you connect WhatsApp for monitoring alerts
- check_circleDomain name — when you use the free domain scan
- check_circleGoogle Ads data — Growth tier only, via OAuth. You explicitly authorise this.
- check_circleUsage data — standard web analytics (page views, browser type, etc.)
3. How We Use Your Information
- arrow_rightTo send you your free Google Ads check results
- arrow_rightTo deliver monitoring alerts via WhatsApp
- arrow_rightTo contact you about your account or service updates
- blockWe do not sell your data to third parties
- blockWe do not use your data for advertising
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on servers in the European Union (Hetzner). We use industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. We retain your data for as long as you have an active account, plus 30 days after deletion.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate FounderM8:
- corporate_fareStripe — payment processing, subject to Stripe’s privacy policy
- corporate_fareResend — transactional email delivery
- corporate_fareSemrush / SpyFu — public ad data lookup. We query these on your behalf and do not share your personal data with them.
- corporate_fareWhatsApp Business API — message delivery for monitoring alerts
6. Your Rights (Australian Privacy Act)
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- check_circleAccess the personal information we hold about you
- check_circleRequest correction of inaccurate information
- check_circleRequest deletion of your account and data
- check_circleOpt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@founderm8.com.au.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies only (session management). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function correctly without them.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll notify you of material changes via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@founderm8.com.au.