1. Introduction

Friday ("we," "our," or "us") provides an AI-powered cofounder platform that helps founders build startups from idea through fundraising. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our web application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Friday, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile information including your role, founder type, and startup stage
• Google account details if you choose to sign in with Google or link your Google account

Workspace and Business Data

• Company name, industry, description, and stage information
• Documents you create or upload, including pitch decks, business plans, and strategy documents
• Customer interview transcripts and synthesis data
• Investor lists, outreach drafts, and fundraising materials
• Work items, tasks, and collaboration activity
• Revenue metrics and financial data you input

AI Interaction Data

• Conversations with Friday's AI system, including prompts and responses
• Pitch practice sessions and scorecard results
• Workflow preferences and voice selection

Third-Party Integrations

• OAuth tokens and connection status for linked services (Twitter, LinkedIn, Slack, etc.)
• Social media content you draft or schedule through Friday
• Data fetched from connected integrations with your authorization

Usage and Technical Data

• Browser type, operating system, device information
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, features used, and interaction timestamps
• Error logs and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Friday platform and its AI capabilities
• Generate personalized daily briefs, work items, documents, and strategic recommendations
• Power AI features including document generation, pitch practice, customer interview synthesis, and outreach drafting
• Facilitate team collaboration within your workspace
• Connect and manage third-party integrations on your behalf
• Send you important service updates, security alerts, and milestone notifications
• Track startup stage progression and provide stage-appropriate guidance
• Improve our AI models and product experience (using aggregated, de-identified data only)
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security

4. AI Processing and Data Handling

Friday uses artificial intelligence to generate content, provide recommendations, and assist with startup execution. Your workspace data is processed by AI systems to deliver personalized outputs.

• AI-generated content (documents, emails, strategies) is created based on your workspace context
• Your data is not used to train general AI models shared with other users
• AI processing occurs on secure, encrypted infrastructure
• You retain full ownership of all content generated by Friday on your behalf

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in limited circumstances:

• Team Members: Workspace data is shared with teammates you invite to your workspace based on their assigned roles
• Service Providers: We use Supabase for database hosting, AI model providers for content generation, and other infrastructure partners necessary to operate the Service
• Third-Party Integrations: When you connect services (Google, Twitter, LinkedIn, Slack, etc.), data is shared per your authorization with those providers
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, user data may be transferred to the successor entity

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
• Row-level security ensures users can only access data within their authorized workspaces
• Authentication is handled through secure, industry-standard protocols
• We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access to production systems is strictly limited and logged

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:

• Account and workspace data is retained until you delete your account
• Documents, work items, and generated content persist until manually deleted or account closure
• Usage logs and analytics are retained for up to 24 months
• After account deletion, data is permanently removed within 30 days, except as required by law

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your workspace data in a portable format
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Disconnect third-party integrations at any time
• Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@usefriday.ai. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Friday uses essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking. Authentication tokens are stored securely in your browser's local storage.

10. Children's Privacy

Friday is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using Friday, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: