1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how ForgeCast Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information in connection with our websites and podcasting courses.
2. Information we collect
- Account and contact data: name, email, and optional phone provided when you sign up or contact us.
- Transaction data: course selections, pricing, currency, and timestamps.
- Technical data: device type, browser version, and approximate region derived from IP for security and abuse prevention.
- Usage data: page views and feature usage, collected in aggregate to improve content quality.
3. How we use information
- Provide and improve courses and learner support.
- Process transactions and maintain accurate records.
- Send service messages such as purchase receipts and course updates.
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
4. Legal bases
We process personal data based on contract (providing purchased courses), legitimate interests (improving services and ensuring security), consent (where required), and legal obligations (tax and accounting).
5. Sharing
We share data with service providers under contracts that require confidentiality and limit use to our instructions (e.g., payment processing, analytics, hosting). We may disclose information to comply with law or protect rights, property, and safety.
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies for session management and security, and functional cookies to remember preferences such as theme. You can control cookies in your browser settings. Our footer provides a consent banner for non-essential cookies when applicable.
7. Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal requirements. When no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymized.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, as well as to portability and to object to certain uses. To exercise rights, email [email protected].
9. International transfers
Your information may be processed outside your country. We use appropriate safeguards, including contractual protections, where required.
10. Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical controls appropriate to the sensitivity of the data. No method is 100% secure; please use unique, strong passwords and enable device protections.
11. Children
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided data, contact us to remove it.
12. Changes
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. Material changes will be notified through the site or by email where appropriate.
13. Contact
Questions or requests: [email protected]. Postal inquiries are available upon request.