Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

IdeaForge ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you use our website or engage our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information such as your name, email address, and social media handles when you reach out to us.
• Project information including briefs, assets, and feedback you provide during an engagement.
• Usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and referring URL, collected automatically through analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To deliver and improve our services.
• To communicate with you about your project or inquiries.
• To send occasional updates about IdeaForge, only if you opt in.
• To analyze website traffic and improve the user experience.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) strictly as needed to operate our business. These providers are obligated to protect your information.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Project files and communications are typically retained for 12 months after an engagement ends, then securely deleted.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent for optional communications at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if applicable.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your data rights, reach out via our contact page or on X (Twitter).