Privacy Policy - ForgeZAP

ForgeZap (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://forgezap.com and use our AI-driven development tools and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Create an account
Use our AI development tools
Contact us for support

Information collected includes:

Name and email address
Professional information (job title, company)
Technical preferences and project requirements
Communication history and support requests

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our services:

Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
Usage analytics (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
IP address and location data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

AI-Generated Content

When you use our AI-driven development tools:

Project prompts and specifications you provide
Generated code and applications
Customization preferences and settings
Performance and usage metrics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Service Provision

Generate complete, production-ready applications from your prompts
Provide personalized AI-driven development solutions
Deliver front-end and back-end integration services
Process and fulfill your development requests

Communication

Send newsletter updates, tips, and resources
Provide customer support and technical assistance
Notify you about service updates and new features
Respond to your inquiries and feedback

Improvement and Analytics

Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
Develop new features and enhance existing tools
Conduct research and development activities
Optimize website performance and user experience

For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on:

Consent for newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
Contract when providing our development services
Legitimate interest for improving our services and website functionality
Legal obligation for compliance with applicable laws

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

Service Providers

Cloud hosting providers for data storage and processing
Analytics services for usage monitoring and optimization
Email service providers for newsletter delivery
Payment processors for transaction handling

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

Comply with legal processes and government requests
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Prevent fraud or security threats
Enforce our Terms of Service

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Access controls and authentication requirements
Regular security assessments and updates
Secure development practices for our applications

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services and maintain your account
Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
Improve our services and develop new features

Specific retention periods:

Account information: Until account deletion
Newsletter subscriptions: Until unsubscription
Usage analytics: 24 months
AI-generated content: As specified in our Terms of Service

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability

Request access to your personal information
Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

Correction and Deletion

Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal data

Control and Objection

Withdraw consent for processing
Object to certain types of data processing
Restrict processing of your information

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at forgezap@gmail.com with:

Your full name and email address
Description of your request
Verification of your identity

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Provide personalized content and recommendations
Enable essential website functionality

Cookie Types

Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Marketing cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection through:

Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
Appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

Post the updated policy on our website
Notify users of material changes via email
Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: forgezap@gmail.com
Website: https://forgezap.com
Address: Lisboa, Portugal

For users in the European Union, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.