Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

Introduction
Information We Collect
How We Use Your Information
Advertising and Third-Party Services
Cookie Policy
Data Security
Your Rights and Choices
Children’s Privacy
International Data Transfers
Changes to This Policy
Contact Us

1. Introduction

GrowthForgeAI (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you:

Visit our website
Use our services
Interact with our advertisements
Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact our support team

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Name and contact details
Business Information
Account credentials
Payment information
Communication preferences
Support requests
Survey responses

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral sources
Click patterns
Usage statistics

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from:

Business partners
Analytics providers
Advertising networks
Search information providers
Payment processors

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our services
Process payments
Send administrative communications
Provide customer support
Analyze service usage
Detect and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
Personalize user experience
Optimize advertising campaigns

4. Advertising and Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Show personalized ads
Block inappropriate ads
Measure ad performance
Prevent repeated ads
Track user preferences

Google AdSense may collect:

Cookie data
IP addresses
Device identifiers
Browser information
Page viewing statistics
Ad interaction data

4.2 Other Advertising Partners

We work with additional advertising partners who may:

Place cookies on your device
Collect usage data
Show personalized advertisements
Track campaign performance

Our advertising partners include:

Facebook Ads
LinkedIn Ads
Twitter Ads
Display advertising networks
Retargeting platforms

4.3 Ad Choices

You can manage your ad preferences through:

Google Ad Settings
Network Advertising Initiative
Digital Advertising Alliance
Your browser settings
Our cookie management tool

5. Cookie Policy

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytical Cookies: Track usage patterns and performance
Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized advertisements
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings
Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing and interaction

5.2 Cookie Management

You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set browser preferences
Use our cookie management tool

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures:

Encryption in transit and at rest
Access controls
Regular security assessments
Employee training
Incident response procedures
Backup systems

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent
Opt-out of marketing

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
Parents can request data deletion
We implement age verification where appropriate
We comply with COPPA requirements

9. International Data Transfers

We may transfer data internationally:

Using standard contractual clauses
Following privacy shield principles
Implementing appropriate safeguards
Complying with local regulations

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy:

To reflect service changes
To comply with new regulations
To improve clarity
To address new practices

Changes will be:

Posted on our website
Notified via email for significant updates
Effective upon posting
Subject to your continued use

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: privacy@growthforgeai.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@growthforgeai.com

12. Additional Information

12.1 Data Retention

We retain data for:

Active accounts: Duration of service
Closed accounts: 30 days
Legal requirements: As required
Analytical purposes: Anonymized

12.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

Contract performance
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests
Your consent

12.3 Complaints