FOUNDRYSPHERE
Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 26, 2026
FoundrySphere is a WhatsApp-first B2B networking service focused on the foundry and casting ecosystem. This Privacy Policy explains how FoundrySphere may collect, use, store, and protect information when you communicate with us, register as a member, or use our services.
1. Information we may collect
Depending on the service you use, we may collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, company or business name, designation, country, state or region, city, address, postal code, mobile number, WhatsApp number, email address, website, employee count, registration or GST details, membership information, category and business profile information, job-seeker or professional information, requirements and messages you send to FoundrySphere, and information required for verification and account administration.
2. Information received through WhatsApp
FoundrySphere uses WhatsApp-based communication for registration, searches, requirements, notifications, member services, and related interactions. Messages and information submitted through WhatsApp may be processed by FoundrySphere and by service providers that support WhatsApp communication, hosting, databases, security, and automated processing.
3. How we use information
We may use information to create and manage member profiles, verify registrations, respond to searches and business requirements, match users with relevant members or services, send service notifications, administer memberships, prevent misuse, improve the service, maintain security, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Sharing and disclosure
FoundrySphere may share information with relevant network members when this is necessary to provide a requested business connection or service, or with vendors and service providers that operate parts of the platform. We do not state that all member information will remain private from other members when the requested service requires a business introduction or matching result.
5. Data security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards intended to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. Data retention
We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service, maintain business and membership records, resolve disputes, prevent fraud or misuse, meet legal requirements, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary by the type of information and the service involved.
7. Your choices and requests
You may contact FoundrySphere to request correction or deletion of personal information, subject to legal, operational, and legitimate business requirements. We may need to verify the identity or account associated with a request before processing it.
8. Children
FoundrySphere is a business networking service and is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to provide consent for online services.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the service develops or legal requirements change. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact
For privacy questions or data requests, contact foundrysphere@gmail.com or WhatsApp +91 98225 39394. See our Data Deletion Instructions.
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