Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ShopifyForge ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form
• Request a quote or consultation
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Engage our services

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, and project requirements.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our services
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improving our website and services
• Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues
• Complying with legal obligations

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 vendors who assist us in operating our business
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to operate our website, analyze usage, deliver advertising, and improve your experience. Cookies fall into the following categories:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core site functionality and security. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., pages viewed, time on site, traffic sources).
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance, and limit how often you see the same advertisement.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or region.

You can control cookies through our cookie consent banner, your browser settings, or the opt-out tools described below. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Third-Party Advertising and Google AdSense

We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on this website. These third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
• Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies to serve advertisements on this site.
• We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their data practices.

Opt-Out Options:

• Opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized ads at aboutads.info/choices (Digital Advertising Alliance).
• European users can opt out via youronlinechoices.eu.
• Disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. These services collect information sent by your device or our website, including the pages you visit, your IP address, and other usage data. This information is used to evaluate site usage and improve our services.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

9. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal bases for processing include your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests. For personalized advertising in the EEA/UK, we rely on your consent collected through our cookie consent banner.

10. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information for monetary value. However, our use of advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under CCPA. To opt out, use our cookie consent banner or email us at [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Opt-Out".

11. Your General Rights

Regardless of your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion of your data
• Right to opt-out of marketing communications
• Right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

14. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to such transfers. Where required, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms to safeguard cross-border transfers.

15. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

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