Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect your data.

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Forge ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered code refactoring and security assistant service.

By using Forge, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information necessary to provide our service:

  • Email Address: Used for account identification and communication
  • API Key: Generated for service authentication and access control

Usage Information

  • API Usage Metrics: Number of API calls made
  • Usage Statistics: Feature usage patterns and service performance data
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and device information for security purposes
Important:

We do NOT store, save, or retain any of your source code. Your code is processed in real-time for analysis and immediately discarded after processing.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide AI-powered code analysis and refactoring suggestions
  • Authentication: To verify your identity and authorize API access
  • Usage Monitoring: To track API usage limits and prevent abuse
  • Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our algorithms
  • Communication: To send service updates, security alerts, and support responses
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
  • Safety and Security: To protect our users, service, or public safety
  • Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

All third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
  • Usage Data: Aggregated usage statistics may be retained for service improvement
  • Source Code: Never stored - processed in real-time and immediately discarded

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
  • Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Through our website contact form
  • Via our social media channels (Instagram, Twitter)
  • Through the feedback form on our website
  • newujjwalpatel@gamil.com