Last updated: 2nd of June 2026
This Privacy Notice explains how the foldES founding team (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares your personalinformation when you interact with our pre‑launch Services, including:
- Visiting our website at https://foldes-company.com
-Signing up for updates or early access
- Making a pre‑launch payment to reserve access when the product becomes available
- Engaging with us in any related communications or marketingIf you have any questions, contact us at foldes.company@gmail.com.
Until incorporation, the data controller for the purposes of UK GDPR is: The foldES founding team (unincorporated partnership)Correspondence address: Flat 51, 2 Ridgway Street, Manchester, M4 7LBEmail: foldes.company@gmail.comOnce foldES becomes a registered company, this Notice will be updated with the company’s legal details.
Information you provide directly.
When you sign up for updates or reserve early access, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Contact preferences
- Payment information (processed by Stripe)
Payment Data
Payments are handled securely by Stripe. We do not store your full card details.Stripe’s privacy notice: https://stripe.com/gb/privacy
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device characteristics
- Operating system
- Basic usage data
We do not use Google Analytics.
We do NOT collect the following (because the product is not yet launched):
- Biomechanics or movement data
- Health data
- Device sensor data
- App usage data
- AI‑generated insightsThese will only be collected once the product launches, and the Privacy Notice will be updated accordingly.
We process your information to:
- Register your interest in foldES
- Manage pre‑launch sign‑ups
- Process early‑access payments
- Send updates about product development and launch timelines
- Respond to enquiries
- Send marketing communications (with consent)
- Improve our website and communications
We do not use your data for automated decision‑making.
We process your personal information under the following legal bases, as required by the UK GDPR:
- Contract We process your information when it is necessary to register your interest, manage your early‑access deposit, communicate with you about the programme, or take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
- Consent We rely on your consent to send marketing communications and updates about foldES. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at foldes.company@gmail.com or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
- Legitimate Interests We may process certain information to operate, secure, and improve our website and communications. This includes basic analytics, fraud prevention, and ensuring the stability of our Services. We only rely on legitimate interests where these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
- Legal ObligationWe may process and retain certain information where required to comply with UK law, such as financial record‑keeping obligations related to deposit payments.
When we share your information:
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email delivery tools)- Payment processors (Stripe)
- Professional advisers (legal, accounting)
- Authorities where required by law
We do not sell your personal data.
International data transfers:
Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we use one or more of the following safeguards:
- UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Additional technical and organisational measures
Details are available upon request.
How long we keep your information:
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary. Typical retention periods:
- Sign‑up contact data: until you request deletion or until product launch
- Payment records: 6 years
- Marketing data: until you unsubscribe
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised
Children's privacy:
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.
Your rights (UK, EEA, Switzerland):
You may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, email foldes.company@gmail.com.You may also lodge a complaint with the InformationCommissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk
Marketing opt - out:
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us.
Do-not-track:
We do not currently respond to Do‑Not‑Track signals.
Updates to this Notice:
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact us email:
foldes.company@gmail.com
Correspondence address:
Flat 51 2 Ridgway Street, Manchester,M4 7LB
Data Controller:
foldES founding team (unincorporated)
Last updated: 2nd of June 2026
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your useof foldES and your participation in any pre‑launch activities, including placing a refundable early‑access deposit.By accessing our website or submitting a deposit,you agree to these Terms.“foldES”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to the foldES founding team, operating as an unincorporated partnership until formal incorporation.
1. WHO WE ARE
Until incorporation, foldES is operated by its founding team.
Correspondence address: Flat 51, 2 Ridgway Street,Manchester, M4 7LB
Email: foldes.company@gmail.comOnce foldES becomes a registered company, these Terms willbe updated to reflect the new legal entity
2. WEBSITE USE
You may use our website for:
- Learning about the foldES project
- Registering your interest
- Signing up for updates
- Placing a refundable early‑access deposit
- You agree not to misuse the website, attempt to access restricted areas, or engage in any activity that disrupts or harms our Services.
3. EARLY ACCESS DEPOSIT
Users may choose to place a refundable deposit to secure early access to the foldES system when it becomes commercially available.
- The deposit is not a purchase, preorder, or commitment to buy.
-It remains fully refundable at any time upon request.
- Users who place a deposit as part of the early‑access programme will be eligible for a 50% discount on the final purchase price of the foldES system at launch.
This discount:
- Applies only if the user proceeds with a purchase
- Cannot be transferred, exchanged, or combined with other offers
Early access and discount availability are subject to:
- Product release timelines
- Capacity limits
- Technical readiness
We may decline or refund deposits at our reasonable discretion, including in cases of suspected misuse, capacity limits, or changes to the early‑access programme.
4. NO PRODUCT OFFER OR WARRANTY (PRE‑LAUNCH STATUS)
At this stage:
- The foldES product is not yet commercially available
- No product is being sold or supplied
- No warranties (express or implied) apply to any future product
- Any descriptions of features, performance, or functionality are illustrative only and may change before launchNothing on our website constitutes a binding offer.
5. PAYMENTS
All deposit payments are processed securely by Stripe.
We do not store your full payment card details.
Refunds will be issued to the original payment method unlessotherwise agreed.
6. CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
You may cancel your deposit at any time by contacting foldes.company@gmail.com.
Refunds are typically processed within 5–10 working days, depending on your payment provider.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
By signing up or placing a deposit, you agree that we may contact you with:
- Updates about foldES
- Product development news
- Early access information
- Relevant marketing communications (you may unsubscribe at any time)
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Content on the foldES website including branding, text, team and product pictures, and concepts is owned by the foldES founding team. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without permission.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Because foldES is not yet commercially available, our liability is limited to:
- The amount of your deposit
- Any rights you have under UK consumer law
We are not liable for:
- Reliance on pre‑launch product descriptions
- Delays in product development
- Changes to features, specifications, or launch timelines
- Losses arising from your use of the websiteNothing in these Terms excludes liability where it cannot be excluded by law.
10. INTERNATIONAL USERS
Our website may be accessed globally, but all pre‑launch activities are governed by UK law.
11. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updatedversion will be indicated by a revised “Last updated” date.
12. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
13. CONTACT US
For questions, refunds, or support:
Email: foldes.company@gmail.com
Correspondence address:Flat 51, 2 Ridgway Street, Manchester, M4 7LB