Your data, protected.
Our commitment to protecting your privacy and data while you create premium brand kits.
Introduction
Forged N Foundry LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our brand generation platform ("Service").
By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide:
- Account Information: Email address, name, password
- Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed by Stripe)
- Profile Information: Company details, industry, preferences
- Content: Business names, brand descriptions, uploaded logos
- Communications: Messages, support requests, feedback
Information Automatically Collected:
- Usage Data: Features used, time spent, brand kits generated
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Analytics Data: Page views, clicks, user journey (via Plausible Analytics)
- Performance Data: Error logs, response times, system performance
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Provide the Service | Account info, content, usage data | Contract performance |
| Process payments | Billing information | Contract performance |
| Generate brand content | Business info, preferences | Contract performance |
| Customer support | Communications, account data | Legitimate interest |
| Service improvement | Usage patterns, feedback | Legitimate interest |
| Security & fraud prevention | Device info, usage patterns | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing (with consent) | Email, preferences | Consent |
AI and Data Processing
Our Service uses artificial intelligence to generate brand content. Here's how your data is processed:
- OpenAI Integration: Business names and descriptions may be sent to OpenAI's API to generate brand content
- Data Minimization: We only send necessary information for content generation
- No Training Use: Your data is not used to train AI models
- Temporary Processing: AI providers process data temporarily and do not store it long-term
AI Transparency
We're transparent about our AI usage. Generated content is created using large language models, and while we strive for accuracy and originality, AI-generated content may occasionally resemble existing brands or concepts.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors (Stripe), email services (Mailtrap), analytics (Plausible), AI providers (OpenAI)
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data in transit and at rest is encrypted
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Authentication: Secure login with JWT tokens
- Monitoring: Security monitoring and incident response procedures
- Regular Updates: Security patches and system updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
- Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@forgednfoundry.com.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill legal obligations:
- Account Data: While your account is active plus 30 days after deletion
- Generated Content: According to your subscription plan (Free: 30 days, Premium/Pro: 2 years, Founders: lifetime)
- Payment Records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
- Analytics Data: 25 months (anonymized)
Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal tracking technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for login and basic functionality
- Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics via Plausible (no personal data)
- Local Storage: For preferences and session management
We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.