Last updated: September 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Fondure Media LLC (“Fondure”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information in connection with fondure.com and any related sites, newsletters, and services we operate (collectively, the “Services”).

If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Services.

1) Who we are & how to contact us

  • Controller: Fondure Media LLC, operating fondure.com
  • Email: privacy@fondure.com
  • Mailing address: Fondure Media LLC, Level 14, Boulevard Plaza Tower 1, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, UAE
  • EU/UK contact (if applicable): [Appointed Representative]

For data protection inquiries, email privacy@fondure.com. For copyright/DMCA matters, see our Terms of Service.

2) Scope

This Policy applies to personal information processed when you:

  • visit or interact with our Site;
  • subscribe to our newsletters or alerts;
  • submit tips, pitches, comments, surveys, or contact forms;
  • engage with us on social media; or
  • participate in sponsored, affiliate, or promotional activities we host.

This Policy does not apply to third‑party sites or services that we do not control, even if linked from the Services.

3) Information we collect

A. Information you provide directly

  • Contact & account data: name, email, company/role, password, profile details.
  • Submissions: tips, pitches, comments, survey responses, support requests, attachments.
  • Transactions: if we offer paid products or memberships, limited billing data (e.g., card token, billing zip) handled by our payment processor; we do not store full card numbers.
  • Preferences & consents: newsletter opt‑ins, cookie choices, privacy requests.

B. Information collected automatically

  • Usage & device data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type, language, operating system, referring/exit pages, timestamps, approximate location, and interaction data (e.g., pages viewed, clicks, scrolls).
  • Cookies and similar technologies: pixels, local storage, SDKs. See Section 7.

C. Information from third parties

  • Analytics & ad partners (e.g., analytics providers, ad networks, social media platforms).
  • Public & commercial sources (e.g., social profiles, publisher databases).
  • Partners & service providers (e.g., newsletter, hosting/CDN, anti‑abuse/security vendors).

We may combine information from these sources.

We process personal information to:

  1. Provide and improve the Services (operate, secure, debug, fix errors, test, and develop new features). (GDPR legal bases: performance of contract; legitimate interests)
  2. Communicate with you (send newsletters or updates you request; respond to messages). (Consent; contract; legitimate interests)
  3. Personalize content and measure performance (recommend articles, measure campaign effectiveness). (Consent; legitimate interests)
  4. Analytics and audience insights (understand readership, trends, and site performance). (Consent; legitimate interests)
  5. Security & fraud prevention (detect, prevent, and address abuse). (Legitimate interests; legal obligation)
  6. Compliance (comply with laws, enforce Terms, handle rights requests). (Legal obligation; legitimate interests)

Where required, we rely on your consent (e.g., for non‑essential cookies/third‑party tags). You may withdraw consent at any time.

5) How we share information

We share personal information with:

  • Service providers & processors (hosting/CDN, security, analytics, email/newsletter, payment processing, customer support). They must use data only on our instructions.
  • Advertising & measurement partners (if enabled) for ad delivery, capping, and performance measurement. See Section 7 and Section 11 for opt‑outs.
  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting, audit) under confidentiality.
  • Authorities or third parties when required by law, to protect rights, or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell personal information for money. Under some U.S. state laws, certain disclosures for targeted advertising or cross‑context behavioral advertising may be considered a “sale” or “share”. See Section 11 for your choices.

6) International transfers

We may transfer, store, and process information outside your country of residence (including the U.S. and EU/UK). Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) and implement technical/organizational measures to protect data.

7) Cookies & similar technologies

We use:

  • Strictly necessary cookies (site operation, security).
  • Performance/analytics (traffic and feature usage).
  • Functional (remember settings, e.g., newsletter preferences).
  • Advertising/retargeting (if enabled).

Managing cookies: You can manage preferences through our cookie banner (where available) and via your browser/device settings. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.

8) Analytics, ads & social media

We may use analytics services (e.g., pageview/session metrics) and, if enabled, advertising networks or social media pixels to deliver or measure content and ads. These partners may set their own cookies and collect identifiers and usage data across sites.

Do Not Track: Our Services do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals. You can manage cookies and opt‑outs as described in Section 11.

9) Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary by data category. When no longer needed, we delete or de‑identify data.

10) Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11) Your rights & choices

A. Marketing & cookies

B. GDPR/UK data protection rights (EEA/UK residents)

You have the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and to object to processing (including profiling), and to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. To exercise rights, email privacy@fondure.com.

C. U.S. state privacy rights (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT)

Depending on your state, you may have rights to know/access, delete, correct, opt‑out of sale/share/targeted advertising, and appeal a decision. Submit requests to privacy@fondure.com. If we use targeted advertising or “share” personal information, you may use the “Your Privacy Choices” link (when available) to opt out.

We will verify requests and respond within required timeframes. Agents must provide proof of authorization.

12) Children’s privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to delete it.

13) Third‑party links & content

The Services may link to third‑party websites, apps, or content. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.

14) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be announced on the Site or via email (if appropriate).

15) Contact

Questions or requests about this Policy: privacy@fondure.com.

Supplemental disclosures (if applicable)

  • California Shine the Light: You may request a list of third parties to whom we disclosed personal information for their direct marketing in the preceding year by emailing privacy@fondure.com with the subject “Shine the Light”.
  • EU/UK Representative: If we appoint a representative, we will update this Policy with their contact details.
  • Data Protection Officer: If required, we will designate a DPO and update contact details here.