1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The Founders' Exit Limited ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (thefoundersexit.com) and platform (app.thefoundersexit.com). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. This policy explains what cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies include pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage.
3. Cookies we use
We categorise our cookies into four types:
4. Cookie consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will be displayed asking you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer.
Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent as they are required for the site to function. All other cookies are placed only after you have given your affirmative consent.
5. How to control cookies
In addition to the consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the website and Platform. For example, blocking session cookies will prevent you from logging into the Platform.
6. Google Analytics and IP anonymisation
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), which does not store full IP addresses by default. GA4 processes data on servers in the EU and the US. We have configured GA4 to minimise data collection in line with UK GDPR principles. We do not enable Google Signals, User-ID tracking, or data sharing with other Google products.
7. Hotjar and session recording
Hotjar records anonymised user sessions to help us identify usability issues. Hotjar suppresses all personal data in recordings by default, including form inputs and text fields. We have enabled Hotjar's "Suppressed by default" mode to prevent accidental capture of sensitive information.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner.