Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 26, 2026

1. Who We Are

The Forge Hut, LLC ("Forge Hut," "we," "us," or "our") is a technology and product company based in Kansas, United States. We develop and publish software applications, operate websites, and offer physical products and services.

For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Forge Hut is the data controller responsible for your personal data when you interact with our products and services.

2. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to all interactions with Forge Hut, including but not limited to:

Our software applications on any platform (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, web)
Our websites, including forgehut.com and any related domains
Purchases of physical products, whether through our website, third-party marketplaces (such as Etsy or Shopify), or in person
Communications with us, including email, contact forms, and customer support
Any other products, services, or experiences we offer

When you use third-party platforms to purchase our products (such as Etsy or Shopify), those platforms have their own privacy policies that also apply to your data. We encourage you to review their policies as well.

3. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following categories of information:

3a. Information You Provide Directly

Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Shipping and billing address for product orders
Payment information (processed by third-party payment providers — we do not store full payment card details)
Account credentials if you create an account with us
Communications you send to us (support requests, feedback, inquiries)
Custom order details or product specifications
Any other information you choose to provide

3b. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our applications or visit our websites, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

Device information (device type, operating system, version, unique device identifiers)
IP address and general location derived from IP address
Browser type and version (for website visits)
App usage data (features used, session duration, interactions)
Advertising identifiers (such as Apple's IDFA or Google's Advertising ID), subject to your consent where required
Crash reports and performance data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 below)

3c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services we work with, including:

Analytics providers (aggregated usage data)
Advertising networks (ad interaction and attribution data)
Payment processors (transaction confirmation)
Marketplace platforms (order and fulfillment information)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Provide and maintain our products and services — delivering app functionality, processing orders, fulfilling shipments, and providing customer support
Improve and develop our offerings — analyzing usage patterns, diagnosing technical issues, and developing new features and products
Personalization — tailoring your experience based on preferences and usage
Advertising — displaying ads within our applications through third-party ad networks (see Section 6)
Communications — responding to your inquiries and, where you have opted in, sending marketing or promotional communications
Security and fraud prevention — protecting our services, users, and business from unauthorized access or misuse
Legal compliance — meeting our obligations under applicable laws and regulations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

Consent — for personalized advertising, non-essential cookies, and marketing communications. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Contractual necessity — to fulfill product orders, provide services you have requested, and manage your account
Legitimate interest — for analytics and service improvement, security and fraud prevention, and contextual (non-personalized) advertising, where these interests are not overridden by your rights
Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws, such as tax and record-keeping requirements

6. Third-Party Advertising

Some of our applications display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners. For our mobile apps, this may include:

Google AdMob (Google Privacy Policy)

If we add or change advertising or analytics partners for a specific app, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

These ad networks may collect device identifiers, IP addresses, and usage data to serve relevant advertisements. Depending on the app and device settings, we may receive information about ad impressions, ad interactions, approximate location derived from IP address, and diagnostic information from advertising or measurement providers.

On iOS devices, where required, we request permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework before accessing the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) for tracking purposes. You can change your choice at any time in your device settings.

You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time through your device settings:

iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

The privacy disclosures presented in the App Store for a specific app are intended to reflect the data practices of that app and its integrated third-party services.

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

Service providers — companies that help us operate, such as cloud hosting, payment processors, shipping carriers, and analytics providers
Advertising partners — ad networks that display ads in our applications (see Section 6)
Marketplace platforms — such as Etsy or Shopify, when you purchase our products through those platforms
Legal and regulatory authorities — when required by law, court order, or governmental request
Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction
With your consent — for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our websites may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and support advertising. These may include:

Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly (no consent required)
Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our website
Advertising cookies — used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness

Where required by law (including in the EEA and UK), we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent mechanism when available.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:

Whether we have an ongoing relationship with you (e.g., an active account or order)
Legal obligations that require us to retain data (e.g., tax records)
Whether retention is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims

Data stored locally on your device by our applications (such as game progress or preferences) is under your control and is not transmitted to our servers unless specifically stated.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Forge Hut is based in the United States. If you are accessing our products or services from outside the United States, including the EEA or UK, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable law, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms where required.

12. Your Privacy Rights

All Users

Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
Opt out of marketing communications using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email
Request information about what data we hold about you
Request deletion of your data by contacting us

European Economic Area, UK, and Swiss Users (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following additional rights:

Right of access — to obtain a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification — to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure — to request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restriction — to request that we limit how we use your data
Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interest, including direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
Right to lodge a complaint — with your local data protection supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 15 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

California and Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or share
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions
Correct inaccurate personal information
Opt out of certain processing activities, including the sale or sharing of personal information, or targeted advertising, where applicable
Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information, where applicable

We do not sell personal information for money. However, some privacy laws may define certain advertising, analytics, or sharing activities more broadly. Where required by law, we provide users with applicable privacy choices and opt-out rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in Section 15.

13. Children's Privacy

Our products and services are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). 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 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes that significantly affect how we handle your personal data, we will provide additional notice where appropriate (such as within our applications or by email).

15. Contact Us

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

The Forge Hut, LLC
Kansas, United States
Email: privacy@forgehut.com
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