Funder Bear - Last Updated: 12 Feb 2026
1. Who We Are
Funder Bear helps business owners find funding.
When you apply, we match you with trusted lenders in our private network.
Website: www.funderbear.com
Email: apply@funderbear.com
2. Your Privacy Matters
We respect your privacy.
We follow South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
We only collect information we need to help you get funding.
3. What Information We Collect
When you fill in a form, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your phone number
- Your email address
- Your company name
- Your ID or company registration details
- Your bank statements (if needed for funding)
- Your funding request amount
- Any other details you choose to give us
We also collect:
- Basic website data (like your IP address)
- Data from Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and LinkedIn ads
- Cookies and tracking data to improve ads and performance
4. How We Collect Your Information
We collect your information when:
- You fill in a form on our website
- You complete a Meta (Facebook/Instagram) lead form
- You complete a LinkedIn lead form
- You contact us by email or phone
- You click on one of our ads
5. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect your information to:
- Match you with a funding provider
- Contact you about your application
- Send your details to a trusted lender in our network
- Improve our ads and marketing
- Follow legal rules
We do not sell your information.
6. Who We Share Your Information With
Once you submit a form:
Your details may be shared with a member of our private lender network.
They may contact you by:
- Phone
This is so they can assess your funding request.
We only work with professional lenders and finance companies.
7. Marketing and Ads
We run ads on:
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
These platforms may use cookies and tracking tools.
This helps us:
- Show you relevant ads
- Improve our marketing
- Understand what works
You can control your ad settings inside your Meta or LinkedIn account.
8. How We Protect Your Information
We take security seriously.
We use:
- Secure systems
- Password protection
- Encrypted storage where possible
- Restricted access to data
Only authorized team members and lenders can access your information.
9. How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your information:
- As long as needed to process your application
- For legal and record-keeping reasons
- Or until you ask us to delete it
10. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Ask what information we have about you
- Ask us to correct your information
- Ask us to delete your information
- Withdraw consent
- Opt out of marketing
To do this, email us at:
We will respond within a reasonable time.
11. How to Opt Out
If you do not want to be contacted:
Email us at:
apply@funderbear.com
We will remove you from our system.
You can opt out at any time.
12. Cookies
Our website uses cookies.
Cookies help us:
- Understand website traffic
- Improve user experience
- Measure ad performance
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
13. Children
Our services are for business owners only.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be on our website.
Thank you for reading,
Funder Bear
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