PRIVACY POLICY

Name and email address — provided when you register as an Operator.

Device information — operating system, device model, app version.

Usage data — quests completed, XP earned, features used, session length.

We do not collect payment details directly. Billing is handled by Stripe.

To send you a TestFlight invite and onboard you into the beta.

To improve the app based on how Operators actually use it.

To communicate about the public App Store launch and major updates.

We will not email you for any reason unrelated to TheForge.

We do not sell your data. Ever. To anyone.

We do not share your data with advertisers or third-party marketers.

We do not profile you for purposes outside the app.

Your data is stored in Firebase (Google Cloud Infrastructure).

Storage regions are UK and EU compliant with GDPR requirements.

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

You can request a copy of your data at any time.

You can request full deletion of your account and data at any time.

To exercise either right, email hello@theforge.app — we will respond within 7 days.

We use minimal cookies for analytics only (session tracking, page views).

We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting core functionality.

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at hello@theforge.app.

TheForge Ltd, United Kingdom.