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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: May 2026

THE FORGE respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how THE FORGE collects, uses, stores, and protects your data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect: name, email address, business information, payment information, uploaded files/media, AI generation data, messaging data, meeting metadata, analytics data, and device/browser information.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to: provide platform services, generate AI content, improve user experience, process subscriptions, provide support, enhance AI systems, maintain security, and prevent fraud.

3. AI Processing

Uploaded content may be processed using AI generation systems, AI analytics systems, AI transcription systems, and AI optimization systems. THE FORGE may use AI providers including OpenAI, Stability AI, Runway, ElevenLabs, and other integrated providers.

4. Data Storage & Security

Data may be securely stored using Supabase, Firebase, AWS, Cloudflare, and other secure infrastructure providers. Security measures include encryption, access controls, secure authentication, and database protections.

5. Payments

Payments are securely processed using Stripe or authorized payment providers. THE FORGE does not store full payment card details. All payment processing is PCI-compliant.

6. Social Media Integrations

Users may connect TikTok, Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. OAuth tokens and permissions are securely stored and used only to provide connected platform features.

7. Communications & Meetings

THE FORGE may process messages, meeting transcripts, notes, and collaboration data. AI-assisted features may analyze communications to generate summaries, extract action items, and improve collaboration workflows.

8. Your Rights

Users may: access their data, update account information, delete accounts, request data exports, and manage privacy settings. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@theforgeads.com.

9. Data Sharing

THE FORGE does not sell personal data. Data may be shared only with authorized service providers, AI infrastructure providers, payment processors, and legal authorities where required.

10. Cookies & Analytics

THE FORGE may use cookies, analytics tools, performance tracking, and session management to improve platform functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Security Measures

THE FORGE implements encryption, secure servers, access restrictions, authentication protections, and monitoring systems. However, no platform can guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

THE FORGE is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

13. Policy Changes

THE FORGE may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of material changes via email or prominent in-app notice where appropriate.

14. Contact

For privacy inquiries, data requests, or deletion requests: info@theforgeads.com

Questions about our privacy practices?

info@theforgeads.com