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Who we are
The Founder Associate is the trading name of Audrey Lee (“we/us”).
We are registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller under ref ZB911590.
What data we collect
Data | Purpose | Lawful basis* | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
Email address, name | Send the newsletter, respond to replies | Consent (Art 6 (1) (a)) | Until you unsubscribe or we close the list |
IP address (city-level only) | Spam prevention & aggregate stats | Legitimate interests (Art 6 (1) (f)) | 30 days, then anonymised |
Payment info (via Stripe) | Paid subscription processing | Contract (Art 6 (1) (b)) | 7 years for tax law |
*You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or emailing [email protected].
Cookies & analytics
We use Fathom Analytics, which does not set cookies or store personally identifiable information. Your IP address is pseudonymised and processed exclusively in the EU. No cookie banner is required under PECR.
Where your data lives
Service | Country | Safeguard |
|---|---|---|
Beehiiv (email) | USA | UK-US Data Bridge / DPF self-certification |
Stripe (payments) | USA | Standard Contractual Clauses (UK Addendum) |
Fathom (analytics) | EU (Germany) | Data stays in EU; no PII |
Your rights
You may: access, correct, or delete your data; object to processing; or lodge a complaint with the ICO. Contact [email protected]. We answer within 14 days.
Assignment on sale of the business
If we sell or merge The Founder Associate, your data will transfer to the new owner under the same protections described here. You will be notified and may unsubscribe at any time.
Last updated: 10 June 2025