These terms are a working draft of the policies of Founders Republic Watch Co. and are intended as a starting point — they should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before being relied upon. For specific questions or for the binding terms governing your reservation or purchase, please write to the concierge.
Founders Republic Watch Co. ("we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of every visitor, reservation holder, and owner of a Heritage Edition piece. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
We collect only what is necessary to operate the site, fulfill your reservation, maintain the Republic Archive, and communicate with you about your ownership.
When you interact with our site we may collect the following:
We use the information to:
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We share limited information only with the service partners required to operate the business: Shopify (payment processing and order management), Netlify (site hosting and form submissions), and shipping carriers used to deliver your piece. Each partner is bound by its own privacy obligations.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Founders Republic, our customers, or others.
Our site uses minimal cookies — primarily those necessary for the Shopify cart and checkout flow. We do not use third-party advertising or behavioral tracking. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
The Republic Archive is the owners-only registry of the Founding Series. Information you provide when registering — name, email, watch number, chapter, and date acquired — is held in confidence and used solely for ownership records, service requests, and early access to future chapters. Membership lasts as long as you own your piece.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You may unsubscribe from newsletters at any time through the link in any email or by writing to the concierge.
If you are a resident of a jurisdiction that grants additional rights (such as California, the European Union, or the United Kingdom), please contact us to exercise those rights.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with our legal obligations, and to maintain the Republic Archive for the duration of your ownership.
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. No system is perfectly secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
The site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact the concierge so that we may remove it.
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date.
For questions or requests regarding privacy, please write to the concierge at concierge@frwatchco.com.