The FOUND Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how FOUND SIA, registration number 40103677781, legal address Skrīnes iela 2-16, Rīga, LV-1029, Latvia (“FOUND”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, protects, and uses Personal Data you (“User”, “Data Subject”, “you”) provide on consideritfound.com.

We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Latvian data protection laws.

The terms “Personal Data”, “Processing”, “Data Controller” and “Data Processor” have the meanings defined in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

This Policy applies to Users of the Website, including Customers, Partners, Contractors, Employees, Job Applicants, and all website visitors.

When and How We Collect Data

We collect Personal Data directly from you (e.g., via forms, email, contracts) and indirectly through your interactions with our website and services.

If you apply for a job via our Website, we collect the information submitted in your application form and CV.

Types of Data We Collect

We collect only the Personal Data necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.

Categories of data include:

Contact data (name, email address, phone number, address)
Identifying data (name, profile picture, date of birth, identification details where legally required)
Professional data (employment history, education, qualifications)
Location data (country, IP address)
Communication data (emails, correspondence)
Recruitment data (CVs, cover letters, interview notes, references)

How We Use Your Data

We process Personal Data for the following purposes:

Administration, performance and termination of contracts with Clients (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Administration of employment relationships (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR), including tax and accounting requirements
Conduct integrity screenings (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest)
KYC/AML checks where required by law (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Identifying users and providing support (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Notifying you about changes to our services (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Improving services and customer experience (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Direct marketing where consent has been provided (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Sending marketing materials based on legitimate interest where permitted by law (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Reporting and analysing marketing campaign performance (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Recruitment purposes are described in the Recruitment Privacy Notice above.

Legal Grounds for Processing

We process Personal Data based on:

Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), provided such interests are not overridden by your rights
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), where required

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

Privacy Choices

You may:

Disable cookies via your browser settings
Choose not to provide certain Personal Data (note that this may affect service availability)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications by using the unsubscribe link or contacting lets@consideritfound.com

Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your Personal Data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Data portability (receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format)
Withdraw consent where applicable

You may exercise your rights by contacting lets@consideritfound.com.

We will respond without undue delay and within one month of receipt of your request. This period may be extended by two further months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests. If a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act, in accordance with GDPR.

Automated Decision-Making

FOUND does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects (Art. 22 GDPR).

Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data is processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Latvian Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija).

Personal Data Disclosure

We may share Personal Data:

With authorized employees involved in service delivery
With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, IT support, communication tools) under data processing agreements
With independent Data Controllers such as financial institutions, lawyers, auditors, or authorities where required

Where third parties act as independent controllers, they are responsible for their own compliance with applicable data protection laws.

We may disclose Personal Data to comply with applicable laws or lawful requests from authorities.

International Transfers

Personal Data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA. Such transfers are safeguarded through EU Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally approved mechanisms.

Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.

Data may be retained where necessary to:

Fulfil contractual obligations
Comply with accounting and tax laws
Establish, exercise or defend legal claims

You may request further information regarding retention periods by contacting lets@consideritfound.com. Recruitment-related retention is described in the Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Cookies

The Website uses cookies to operate and improve services. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) are used only with your consent via our cookie banner. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Privacy of Minors

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from persons under 18. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Changes and Amendments

We may update this Policy at any time by publishing the revised version on our Website.

Acceptance of this Policy

By using our Website, you acknowledge that your Personal Data may be processed as described in this Policy.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
lets@consideritfound.com

Last updated: 18.02.2026

Recruitment Policy Notice

FOUND SIA (Reg. No. 40103677781, Skrīnes iela 2-16, Riga, Latvia, LV-1029) acts as the Data Controller of the Personal Data you submit through this application.

We process your contact details, CV, professional information, and any other information you provide for recruitment purposes, including evaluating your application, communicating with you, and making hiring decisions.

The legal basis for processing is taking steps prior to entering into a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and our legitimate interest in selecting suitable candidates (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Your data is accessed only by authorized personnel and may be shared with trusted service providers acting under appropriate data protection safeguards.

We retain applicant data only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes and potential future opportunities, unless you request earlier deletion. We periodically review stored applicant data and delete it when it is no longer required.

You have the right to access, rectify, or request erasure of your Personal Data, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with the Latvian Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija).For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: lets@consideritfound.com