Privacy Policy

Introduction

Forged Catalyst ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at forgedcatalyst.com or engage with our services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out contact forms or audit request forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Communicate with us via email or other channels
• Engage our services

This information may include your name, email address, company name, website URL, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location data
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source
• Other standard web analytics data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers). These providers are obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that collect information, including:

• Formspree: We use Formspree to process form submissions. Information submitted through our forms is processed according to Formspree's privacy policy.
• Analytics Services: We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide our services, and comply with legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: