The Founders’ Voice
Effective Date: 03 January 2026
The Founders’ Voice (“The Founders’ Voice”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals engaging with our platform.
This Privacy Policy is issued in accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021) and its implementing regulations. It explains how personal data is collected, processed, stored, disclosed, and protected in connection with applications, participation, recordings, publications, and related activities of The Founders’ Voice.
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1. Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals whose personal data is processed by The Founders’ Voice, including but not limited to:
• Podcast guests and applicants
• Collaborators, partners, and contributors
• Website visitors and form respondents
• Any other individual engaging with our services or content
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2. Categories of Personal Data Processed
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
2.1 Identification & Contact Information
• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone or mobile number
2.2 Professional & Biographical Information
• Company name, title, and role
• Biography and professional background
• Social media profiles and personal or corporate websites
2.3 Audio, Visual & Media Content
• Audio recordings
• Video recordings
• Photographs
• Statements, opinions, and remarks made during recordings or interviews
2.4 Communication & Operational Data
• Emails, messages, applications, and submissions
• Booking, scheduling, and logistical coordination information
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3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is processed strictly for lawful, specified, and legitimate purposes, including:
• Reviewing applications and determining eligibility for participation
• Producing, editing, publishing, and distributing podcast and media content
• Managing scheduling, bookings, collaborations, and communications
• Marketing, promotion, branding, and public distribution of content
• Archival, documentation, and historical record-keeping
• Compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
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4. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with the UAE PDPL, personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
• Explicit consent provided by the data subject
• Necessity for the performance of services or pre-arranged participation agreements
• Legitimate interests related to media production, publishing, and brand promotion
• Compliance with applicable legal or regulatory obligations
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5. Audio, Video & Media Consent
By applying for or participating in The Founders’ Voice, you expressly acknowledge and consent that:
• Audio, video, and photographic recordings constitute personal data
• Such content may be recorded, edited, adapted, published, distributed, archived, and repurposed
• Content may be made publicly available on platforms including, but not limited to, YouTube, Instagram, and other digital or broadcast channels now known or developed in the future
• Once published, content may be shared, embedded, or redistributed by third parties beyond our control
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6. Data Sharing & Third Parties
Personal data may be shared with:
• Production teams, editors, contractors, and service providers
• Digital platforms, hosting providers, and distribution partners
• Professional advisors or authorities where legally required
We rely on third-party platforms and service providers to process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable law.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
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7. International Data Transfers
Personal data may be stored or processed outside the United Arab Emirates where this is required for content hosting, platform distribution, or technical functionality provided by third-party platforms or service providers.
In such cases, personal data is processed in accordance with the applicable terms, privacy policies, and data handling practices of those third-party platforms. The Founders’ Voice does not control and is not responsible for the data protection measures implemented by such third parties.
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8. Data Security
Personal data may be processed or stored using third-party platforms or services. While The Founders’ Voice exercises reasonable care in handling personal data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we do not guarantee the security of personal data.
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9. Data Retention
• Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Published audio, video, and media content may be retained indefinitely for archival, promotional, and historical purposes, unless removal is required by law
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10. Data Subject Rights
In accordance with the UAE PDPL, data subjects have the right to:
• Request access to their personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request restriction or cessation of processing, where legally applicable
• Withdraw consent (without affecting lawfully published content)
• Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal, contractual, and editorial limitations
Requests may be submitted using the contact details set out below. The Founders’ Voice will consider such requests in accordance with applicable law, subject to legal, contractual, and operational limitations. Submission of a request does not guarantee a response or outcome.
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11. Third-Party Platforms
• Content published on third-party platforms (including YouTube and Instagram) is governed by their respective privacy policies
• The Founders’ Voice bears no responsibility for how such platforms process personal data
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12. Children’s Privacy
• Participation is strictly limited to individuals aged 18 years or older
• We do not knowingly collect or process personal data of minors
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13. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes.
All updates become effective upon publication.
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14. Data Controller Information
Data Controller: The Founders’ Voice
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contact Email: Support@thefoundersvoiceofficial.com