Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 03/05/25
Last Updated: 03/05/25
1. Introduction
Welcome to Privacy Forge (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [insert website URL] or purchase our products and services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is collected automatically when you use our services.
2.1 Information You Provide to Us:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
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Purchase Information: Payment details, billing address, and product selections.
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Account Information: Usernames, passwords, and preferences if you create an account.
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Communication: Information you provide when you contact us, such as through email or support.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically:
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Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
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Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to improve your experience and for analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
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Enhanced Conversions for Google Ads: We collect and use hashed first-party data, such as email addresses, to enhance ad targeting. This data is collected securely and is used only for Google Ads' enhanced conversions, in compliance with Google’s policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Process transactions and manage your orders.
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Provide customer support.
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Improve our website and services.
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Communicate with you about products, services, and promotions.
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Conduct analytics and improve advertising through Enhanced Conversions for Google Ads.
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Comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, hosting services).
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Advertising Partners: For analytics and advertising purposes, including Google Ads, as part of the Enhanced Conversions feature.
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Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to legal requests.
5. Enhanced Conversions for Google Ads
To improve the effectiveness of our ads, we use Enhanced Conversions for Google Ads, which allows us to securely share hashed customer data, such as email addresses, with Google to better attribute conversions. This feature complies with Google’s policies and is implemented using a secure hashing algorithm (SHA256) before being sent to Google.
Your Rights:
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You can opt-out of data collection for Enhanced Conversions by adjusting your privacy preferences on our site.
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For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws such as the GDPR or CCPA:
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Access: Request a copy of your data.
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Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
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Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications and data collection for advertising.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
10. Your Choices
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Cookie Preferences: You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
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Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly.
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Advertising Preferences: Adjust your ad preferences through Google’s Ad Settings.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our site with a new effective date.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: preston@privacyforge.shop
Mailing Address: 609 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, TN, 37643