Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SEO-Forge ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at seo-forge.com.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Billing and payment information
• Account credentials
• Communication preferences

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device and operating system information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud

4. Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing our services (payment processors, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS, secure storage of passwords using industry-standard hashing algorithms, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

8. Third-Party Services

Our services integrate with third-party providers including payment processors (Stripe, Checkout.com) and the SEOHero.info API. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.