Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

CodeForged collects information necessary to provide our SaaS MVP development services. This includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company details
• Project Information: Business requirements, technical specifications, and project goals
• Communication Records: Emails, meeting notes, and project correspondence
• Website Analytics: Usage data, IP addresses, and browser information through cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide market validation, MVP development, and investor package services
• Communicate about project progress and deliverables
• Process payments and maintain business records
• Improve our services and website functionality
• Send relevant updates about our services (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing

CodeForged does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• With your explicit consent for specific purposes
• With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• In connection with a business transfer or merger (with prior notice)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission and storage
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure backup and recovery procedures

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We use:

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand website usage
• Marketing cookies for relevant advertising (with consent)

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide ongoing services and support
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records (typically 7 years for financial records)

7. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Data portability where technically feasible

8. International Data Transfers

As a Canadian company, CodeForged primarily processes data within Canada. When international transfers are necessary for service delivery, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through email or website notice.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

CodeForged
Office 300, 145 1/2 Church Street, Unit 5
Toronto, Ontario M5B 1Y4
Canada

Email: alvaro@codeforged.agency
Phone: +1-778-8194-380

12. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process personal information only where a lawful basis applies, including:

• Consent: For optional activities such as marketing communications and non-essential cookies.
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to provide our services or respond to pre-contractual requests.
• Legitimate Interests: To operate, secure, and improve our services, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligations: Where retention or disclosure is required by applicable law.

13. Third-Party Processors and Subprocessors

We may engage trusted third parties to process information on our behalf for purposes such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, and error monitoring. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations and process information only according to our instructions.

14. International Transfers and Safeguards

While our primary processing occurs in Canada, some processing may occur in other jurisdictions. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms to protect your information.

15. Data Subject Requests

You may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal information, and you may object to certain processing or request data portability where applicable. We may verify your identity before acting on a request. We aim to respond within 30 days, or as otherwise permitted by law.

16. Security and Confidentiality

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for safeguarding any credentials and for maintaining appropriate access controls within your organization.

17. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data incident affecting your information, we will notify you and any applicable authorities as required by law, and we will take steps to mitigate any adverse effects.

18. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Some browsers transmit Do Not Track (DNT) or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Our services do not respond to DNT signals and will honor GPC signals where required by applicable law.