Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

At ForgeX, we collect information to provide better services to our users. We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
• Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as your bio, skills, profile picture, and learning preferences.
• Content: We collect the content you create, upload, or share on our platform, including code, projects, comments, and messages.
• Communication: When you contact us for support or feedback, we collect the information you provide.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our services, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.
• Device Information: We collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your learning experience and recommendations
• Facilitate collaboration and mentorship connections
• Communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional content
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

3.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you give us explicit consent to do so.

3.2 Public Information

Information you choose to make public (such as your profile, projects, and contributions) may be visible to other users and the general public.

3.3 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, subject to confidentiality agreements.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Forge X, our users, or others.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access and review your personal information through your account settings.
• Correction: You can update or correct your personal information at any time.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal information.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured format.
• Opt-out: You can opt out of promotional communications at any time.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@forgex.com
• Address: The Elites, Forge X Platform
• Through our contact form