Privacy Policy
How we handle your information
Last updated: December 16, 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
Finnly ("we," "us," or "our") operates as a private community platform connecting accounting and finance professionals. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly when you:
- Complete our waitlist application form (name, email, LinkedIn profile, professional stage, goals, referral source)
- Communicate with us via email or other channels
- Participate in our community (if accepted as a member)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring URLs)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and evaluate your waitlist application
- Communicate with you about your application status
- Provide and improve our community services
- Send you updates, newsletters, and community-related information (with your consent)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services (e.g., Formspree for form submissions, hosting providers)
- Community Members: If you join our Slack community, your profile information may be visible to other members
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Waitlist applications are retained for up to 2 years unless you request deletion.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable law.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Important: Finnly is not a law firm, accounting firm, or financial advisory firm. We do not provide legal, accounting, or financial advice. We are a peer community platform connecting independent professionals. This is not a platform where members can pay for or receive professional client services.