1. Data Controller

Alireza Sohrabian
BeFounder
Adelheid-Popp-Gasse 24 / Hs 2 / 20
1220 Vienna
Austria

Email: info@befounder.eu

Website: https://befounder.eu

2. Personal Data We May Process

Depending on how you interact with BeFounder, we may process:

• name and contact details;
• email address;
• company or startup information;
• information submitted through contact or application forms;
• communications with BeFounder;
• newsletter subscription information;
• technical website data such as IP address, browser and device information;
• information voluntarily provided in connection with programs, events or professional introductions.

3. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data where necessary to:

• respond to enquiries;
• process applications and participation requests;
• administer BeFounder programs, events and initiatives;
• provide requested information or services;
• facilitate professional introductions;
• send newsletters or updates where permitted;
• operate, maintain and secure our website;
• comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Bases

Depending on the relevant processing activity, personal data may be processed on the basis of:

• Consent, where you have given us permission;
• Contract or pre-contractual steps, where processing is necessary to provide a requested service or handle an application;
• Legal obligations, where processing is required by law;
• Legitimate interests, including website security, communication and ordinary business administration.

5. Applications & Program Participation

If you apply to a BeFounder program, event or initiative, we process the information you provide in order to evaluate, manage and communicate with you regarding your application or participation.

This may include information about your company, startup, team, product, market, business stage or related professional activities.

6. Professional Introductions

Where BeFounder facilitates an introduction between founders, companies, investors, mentors, service providers or other professional parties, relevant contact or business information may be shared with the respective party where necessary and legally permitted.

7. Newsletter & Communications

If you subscribe to BeFounder updates or newsletters, we process the contact information necessary to send those communications.

Where consent is required, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

8. Website, Server Logs & Security

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be processed automatically in order to deliver the website, maintain security and ensure reliable operation.

This may include IP address, date and time of access, browser information, operating system, requested pages and similar technical connection data.

9. Cookies & Similar Technologies

The website may use technically necessary cookies or similar technologies required for operation and security.

Optional analytics, marketing or third-party technologies are used only where permitted by applicable law and, where required, after consent has been provided.

You may manage or withdraw optional consent through the cookie settings available on the website.

10. Embedded Third-Party Content

BeFounder may display content provided by third-party services, such as videos, media or other embedded resources.

When such content is activated, the respective third-party provider may process technical information or set cookies in accordance with its own privacy practices.

Where consent is legally required, third-party content is activated only after the necessary consent has been provided.

11. Service Providers

BeFounder may use external providers for services necessary to operate the platform, including:

• hosting and technical infrastructure;
• email and communication services;
• newsletter services;
• data storage;
• business administration and technical support.

Personal data is shared with such providers only where necessary for the relevant service and subject to applicable data-protection requirements.

12. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside Austria or the European Economic Area.

Where such transfers occur, legally required safeguards are used where applicable.

13. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or for as long as required by applicable legal, contractual or accounting obligations.

Data that is no longer required is deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

14. Your Rights

Subject to applicable data-protection law, you may have the right to:

• request access to your personal data;
• request correction of inaccurate data;
• request deletion of personal data;
• request restriction of processing;
• object to certain processing;
• receive your data in a portable format where applicable;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Requests can be sent to: info@befounder.eu

15. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data-protection authority.

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde
Vienna, Austria

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy where necessary to reflect changes to our services, technologies or applicable legal requirements.

Last updated: September 2026