Introduction
At Forgelix, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
What is Personal Data?
Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you as an individual, directly or indirectly. This includes your name, email address, IP address, location data, and online identifiers such as cookies.
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
- •Email address — for account creation, authentication, and communication
- •Name — to personalize your experience on the platform
- •Usage data — how you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used
- •Project data — startup ideas, value propositions, and validation results you create
- •Payment information — processed securely through third-party payment providers
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
Right to Restriction
You can request limitation of processing of your personal data
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a machine-readable format for transfer
Right to Object
You can object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- •To provide and maintain our startup validation services
- •To improve and personalize your experience on the platform
- •To communicate with you about updates, features, and support
- •To protect the security and integrity of our platform
Data Storage and Protection
We store your data on secure servers using industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your AI conversation data is not used for training purposes unless you explicitly opt-in.
Cookie Usage
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
Types of cookies we use:
- • Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function properly
- • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use the platform
International Data Transfer
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
privacy@forgelix.ioChanges to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.