Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At The Forge Journal, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Phone number if you opt-in to SMS communications
- Contact information when you reach out to us
- Comments and feedback you provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver our newsletter and content to subscribers
- Send SMS updates if you've opted in
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate our website and deliver our services
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
- With your explicit consent
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of SMS communications
- Contact us with privacy-related questions
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Preferences page. You can also control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.