Privacy policy.
Effective Date: October 17, 2025
SynergyFoundry (“SFy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By visiting https://synergyfoundry.com, subscribing to the SFy Signal, or contacting us through our email addresses, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information, primarily for communication and subscription purposes.
a. Information You Provide Directly
You may share information when you:
Subscribe to the SFy Signal newsletter;
Contact us through hi@synergyfoundry.com or speaking@synergyfoundry.com;
Request a consultation, speaking engagement, or collaboration.
This may include:
Name and contact details (e.g., email address, organization, role);
Communication preferences;
Information you choose to include in your inquiry or message.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect limited technical information for analytics and site security purposes, such as:
IP address and general location (city, not precise address);
Browser type and version;
Device type and operating system;
Pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs.
This data is collected through standard tools (e.g., privacy-respecting analytics services) and is not linked to your identity.
c. Substack and Third-Party Platforms
The SFy Signal newsletter is managed via Substack, which maintains its own privacy practices.
When subscribing, you are subject to Substack’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service in addition to ours.
We may also maintain a professional presence on LinkedIn and other research or publishing platforms. Any data collected through those platforms follows their respective privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Send you the SFy Signal or related updates;
Respond to inquiries and collaboration requests;
Manage invitations, events, or research projects;
Maintain site functionality and improve user experience;
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not:
Sell or rent your personal data;
Use your information for advertising or third-party marketing;
Profile users or perform automated decision-making.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent (for subscriptions and communications);
Legitimate interest (to maintain secure and functional Services);
Legal obligation (to comply with applicable law).
You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us directly.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.
For example:
Email contact records are retained for as long as the correspondence remains active.
Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We share data only when necessary to provide our Services, including:
With Substack (for newsletter delivery);
With trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, or communications, under confidentiality agreements;
When required by law, regulation, or a valid legal process.
If we transfer data outside your jurisdiction (e.g., to servers in the United States), we do so using appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable privacy laws.
6. Cookies and Tracking
The SFy website uses a minimal number of cookies, primarily for:
Basic website functionality;
Anonymous usage analytics (e.g., page performance metrics).
We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising or user profiling.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may limit certain site functions, but will not affect your ability to access general content.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
Access and receive a copy of your information;
Request correction or deletion of your information;
Withdraw consent or object to processing;
Request data portability (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact privacy@synergyfoundry.com
We will respond within a reasonable time, consistent with applicable laws.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we regularly review our practices to maintain a high standard of data protection.
9. Children’s Privacy
SynergyFoundry does not knowingly collect or maintain information from individuals under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new legal requirements or operational changes. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage you to review this Policy occasionally to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact us at: