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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Our Privacy Promise

We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.

The short version:

  • We collect only what we need to make The Forge work
  • We NEVER sell your data to third parties
  • You can delete your account and data anytime

What Data We Collect

  • Account Information: Email, name (optional), encrypted password
  • OAuth Tokens: Instagram and Google tokens (encrypted)
  • Brand Profile Data: Brand name, industry, DNA test results, colors
  • Content Data: Generated ideas, approval history, images
  • Usage Analytics: Anonymized usage data via Google Analytics

How We Use Your Data

  • Provide The Forge service (generate content, store your brand profile)
  • Send you notifications (e.g., "7 new ideas ready for review")
  • Process payments (via Stripe)
  • Improve the platform (analyze usage patterns, fix bugs)
  • Provide customer support

We do NOT:

  • ❌ Sell your data to advertisers
  • ❌ Share your content with other users
  • ❌ Use your data for unrelated marketing

Data Security

  • Encryption: All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
  • Storage: Supabase (SOC 2 compliant)
  • Access Controls: Only authorized team members
  • Backups: Daily backups for disaster recovery

Your Rights

PIPEDA Rights (Canadian Users)

  • ✅ Access your personal information
  • ✅ Challenge the accuracy of your information
  • ✅ Withdraw consent for data use
  • ✅ File a complaint with our Privacy Officer

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

  • ✅ Access your data
  • ✅ Correct your data
  • ✅ Delete your data
  • ✅ Export your data
  • ✅ Restrict processing
  • ✅ Object to processing

CCPA Rights (California Users)

  • ✅ Know what data we collect
  • ✅ Delete your data
  • ✅ Opt out of data sharing (though we don't share for advertising)

Data Deletion & Account Closure

To delete your account:

  1. Go to Settings → Account
  2. Click "Delete Account"
  3. Confirm deletion

All your data is permanently deleted within 30 days. Your subscription is canceled immediately.

Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Email us at legal@masterforgemedia.com.

For GDPR/CCPA requests, include your full name, email address, and specific request. We will respond within 30 days.

Bottom Line: Your data is yours. We collect only what we need, protect it carefully, and give you full control.