Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

Forge Studio ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our business, website, and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number, business name)

  • Business information (company name, website, social media handles)

  • Communication records (emails, inquiries, feedback)

  • Order and transaction information

1.2 Information from Third-Party Platforms

We use third-party platforms and APIs to manage and measure our marketing activities. This includes:

  • Pinterest API: We access analytics data about our own Pinterest account (FORGECeramics) to measure the performance of content we publish. This includes metrics such as impressions, saves, clicks, and engagement rates for our own pins. We do not collect or store personal information about Pinterest users who view or interact with our content.

  • Instagram/Meta API: We access analytics data about our own Instagram account to measure content performance. We do not collect personal information about followers or users who interact with our content.

  • Email Services: We use email services to communicate with business contacts who have opted in or expressed interest in our products.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information

  • IP address

  • Pages viewed and actions taken

  • Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process orders and provide customer service

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Measure and analyze the performance of our marketing campaigns

  • Improve our products, services, and marketing strategies

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services and APIs

3.1 Pinterest

We use the Pinterest API solely to access analytics about our own business account. In accordance with Pinterest's Developer Guidelines:

  • We only access campaign analytics information about our own account

  • We do not store Pinterest data beyond what is necessary for immediate analysis

  • We do not share or sell Pinterest data to third parties

  • We do not use Pinterest data to target individuals with advertising outside of Pinterest

  • We do not provide platform insights, benchmarking, or competitor research

For more information about Pinterest's privacy practices, please visit Pinterest's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Meta/Instagram

We use Meta's APIs solely to access analytics about our own Instagram business account and to publish content. We comply with Meta's Platform Terms and Data Policy.

For more information, please visit Meta's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Other Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers to help operate our business, including:

  • Email service providers (for business communications)

  • Analytics services (to measure website and campaign performance)

  • Cloud hosting providers (to store business data securely)

  • Customer relationship management tools

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • Service Providers: With vendors who assist in our operations, subject to confidentiality agreements

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

  • Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is retained for performance measurement and is periodically aggregated or deleted.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Regular security assessments

  • Secure API credential management

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies.

7.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

7.3 Opt-Out

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

7.4 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

7.5 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Forge Studio
Email: hello@forgestudio.us
Website: forgestudio.us

Last updated: February 1, 2026