Policy and Terms - Forge by Blacnova

1. Data Collection

Forge collects minimal data to operate our services effectively:

Account Information: Email and basic profile details for account creation
Tool Usage: Anonymous usage metrics to improve our tools (whiteboard, calendar, file compressor, etc.)
Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality and optional analytics cookies

2. Data Protection

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data across all tools:

End-to-end encryption for sensitive tools (encryption, notes, task manager)
Regular security audits of all systems
Data minimization principles applied throughout

3. Advertising

Beginning in 2025, Forge may display non-intrusive ads to support development:

Ads will be clearly marked and separated from content
No personalized/targeted ads will use your private data
Premium plans will remain ad-free

4. Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

Access, edit, or delete your account information
Export your data from any tool (spreadsheets, notes, etc.)
Opt-out of non-essential data collection

1. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse Forge tools including but not limited to:

Reverse engineering or copying any functionality
Using tools for illegal activities (encryption, QR codes, etc.)
Automated scraping of our services
Overloading systems (file compressor, data visualization)

2. Tool-Specific Terms

Additional conditions for certain tools:

File Compressor: Files are processed temporarily and not stored
Encryption Tools: You are responsible for securing your keys
Design Tools: Outputs must comply with copyright laws
Extensions: Browser extensions respect your privacy but require necessary permissions

3. Liability

Forge provides tools "as-is" without warranties:

Not liable for data loss (always maintain backups)
Not responsible for outputs from AI-assisted tools
May modify or discontinue tools (calendar, task manager, etc.) with notice

4. Changes

We may update these terms as we add new features:

Significant changes will be announced
Continued use constitutes acceptance
Archive of past policies available on request

Contact for Legal Inquiries

For questions about these policies or data requests:

info@forgebyblacnova.com

1. What We Use Cookies For

Forge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies across all tools to:

Maintain secure user sessions (especially for tools like encryption and task manager)
Remember preferences in tools like the designer and whiteboard
Gather analytics to improve performance (spreadsheets, data visualization)
Support future advertising implementation (planned for 2025)

2. Types of Cookies

Category	Purpose	Examples
Essential	Core functionality	Login sessions, tool preferences
Performance	Analytics	Usage metrics for file compressor, calendar
Functional	Enhanced features	Whiteboard settings, QR code history
Advertising*	Future ad support	Non-personalized content delivery

*Advertising cookies will be implemented with clear opt-out options

3. Extension-Specific Tracking

Our browser extensions (Tasks, Calendar, Color Picker, etc.) use minimal local storage:

Only stores data needed for functionality
No cross-site tracking
Clear permission requirements during installation

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