Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Famelee ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website famelee.ai and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account or apply for membership
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us through our contact form
- Participate in community features
This information may include your name, email address, LinkedIn profile URL, and city of residence.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address (hashed for privacy)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and verify membership applications
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Analyze website usage to improve user experience
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic and usage patterns, and improve our services. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
Types of Cookies We Use
Required for website functionality including session management, authentication, and security. These cannot be disabled as the site would not function properly without them.
Examples: session_token, csrf_token, auth cookies
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve your experience. Analytics data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally.
Examples: _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics)
Opt-Out: You can disable analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on or by blocking cookies in your browser settings.
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we add them in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
⚠️ Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent certain features from working properly (login, security features, etc.).
Legal Basis (Canadian Law)
Under Canada's PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), consent for analytics cookies can be implied through continued use of our website. We do not require explicit opt-in consent for non-essential cookies as we primarily serve Canadian users. EU visitors subject to GDPR may opt out using the methods above.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Security Measures
- Encryption of passwords using bcrypt hashing
- HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
- Account lockout after repeated failed login attempts
- Regular security monitoring and logging
- IP anonymization in analytics
- CSRF protection on all forms
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we are committed to transparency and swift action:
Our Response Timeline
- Within 24 hours: We detect and contain the breach
- Within 48 hours: We assess the scope and impact
- Within 72 hours: We notify affected users and regulatory authorities (as required by GDPR)
What We Will Tell You
- What happened and when we discovered it
- What types of information were affected
- What we're doing to address the breach
- What steps you should take to protect yourself
- How to contact us for more information
How We Will Notify You
We will send an email to the address associated with your account. If the breach affects more than 1,000 users, we will also post a notice on our website homepage.
Regulatory Compliance: We comply with GDPR (72-hour notification requirement), PIPEDA (Canadian privacy law), and CCPA (California privacy law) breach notification requirements.
For security concerns or to report a potential vulnerability, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is retained for up to 90 days.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights under GDPR (EU), PIPEDA (Canada), and CCPA (California):
1. Right to Access (GDPR Art. 15)
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
→ Download My Data (JSON Format)2. Right to Rectification (GDPR Art. 16)
You can update or correct your personal information at any time.
→ Edit My Profile3. Right to Erasure (GDPR Art. 17)
You can request permanent deletion of your account and all personal data.
Note: Deletion is scheduled for 30 days after request (grace period). You can cancel within this period.
→ Delete My Account4. Right to Data Portability (GDPR Art. 20)
You can export your data in a machine-readable format (JSON) to transfer to another service.
→ Export My Data5. Right to Object (GDPR Art. 21)
You can object to processing of your data for marketing purposes.
→ Manage Privacy Settings6. Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent for analytics or marketing at any time.
Manage cookie preferences via the banner or settings page.
Response Time
We will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days as required by GDPR. For urgent requests, contact us at [email protected].
9. Privacy Officer & Contact
In accordance with PIPEDA and GDPR requirements, Famelee has designated an official Privacy Officer responsible for overseeing data protection and privacy compliance.
Privacy Officer
178 Beverley Street
Toronto, ON, Canada
Privacy Officer Responsibilities
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA, and CASL
- Processing data subject access requests within 30 days
- Coordinating data breach response and notifications
- Managing consent and opt-out mechanisms
- Liaising with regulatory authorities
For Privacy Inquiries: Email us at [email protected] with subject line "Privacy Request". We respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: