Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 24, 2026  ·  TemplateVault.io | Founderos LLC

1. Introduction

Founderos LLC, operating as TemplateVault.io ("we," "us," "our"), is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data.

This Policy applies to all users of templatevault.io and any related applications or services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

2.3 Information from Third Parties

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  1. Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  2. Process payments and manage subscriptions
  3. Generate VIN Intelligence Reports and other AI-powered outputs
  4. Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset, billing receipts)
  5. Send product updates and service announcements (you may opt out)
  6. Respond to support requests
  7. Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  8. Comply with legal obligations
  9. Analyze aggregate usage patterns to improve the Service

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Service:

These vendors are contractually prohibited from using your data for purposes other than providing services to us.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your prior consent.

5. VIN Data and Vehicle Records

VINs submitted to the Service are used to retrieve vehicle data from third-party databases and to generate AI-powered reports. VINs are not inherently personal information, but when combined with your account they are treated as account data under this Policy.

Vehicle records you upload remain your property. We do not share your individual vehicle records with other users or third parties except as necessary to operate the Service (e.g., cloud storage infrastructure).

6. AI Features and Data Processing

When you use AI Chat, VIN Intelligence Reports, Repair Estimator, or other AI features, your input (including VIN numbers, descriptions, and questions) is transmitted to Anthropic's Claude API for processing. Anthropic processes this data in accordance with their API usage policies. We do not send personally identifiable account information to the AI API unless you include it in your message.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or fraud prevention purposes.

AI-generated report data may be retained in anonymized, aggregate form for model improvement purposes.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Your Rights and Choices

9.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your account information through your dashboard at any time.

9.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by emailing hello@templatevault.io. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

9.3 Marketing Opt-Out

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us. Transactional emails (receipts, password resets) cannot be opted out of while your account is active.

9.4 Data Portability

Upon request, we will provide a copy of your vehicle records and account data in a portable format.

10. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@templatevault.io with the subject line "CCPA Request."

11. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Our legal basis for processing your data is: (a) performance of a contract (providing the Service you signed up for); (b) legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement); and (c) consent (marketing communications).

To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at hello@templatevault.io with the subject line "GDPR Request."

12. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyze usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Service may not function properly without them.

We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies or sell data to advertising networks.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date and, for significant changes, by email notification. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy: