1. Introduction
Forge AI LLC ("Forge AI," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website forgeaimfg.com (the "Site"). We are a Texas-based sales and marketing partner built exclusively for manufacturers. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how long we retain it, and your rights regarding your personal information. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you use our Site, schedule a call, or request information, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name and website
- Industry sector
- Annual revenue or revenue range
- Any other information you choose to include in our contact or intake fields
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL
- Device identifiers
- Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, form completions)
This information is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. See Section 6 for details on cookies.
2.3 Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party lead generation partners, outreach platforms (including LinkedIn), and CRM tools used to manage our pipeline. This information is used solely to contact you about our Services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule calls
- Evaluate whether a company may be a good fit for our Services
- Send marketing communications and updates about our Services, with your consent where required
- Run outbound and advertising campaigns on platforms such as LinkedIn
- Improve the Site's functionality and user experience
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized use
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have opted in to receiving communications
- Legitimate Interests: To operate our business, respond to inquiries, and improve our Services
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill an engagement or provide Services you have purchased
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: content and publishing platforms (including Blotato), AI service providers (including Anthropic) used to help draft outreach and content, CRM tools, email platforms, and scheduling software that process data on our behalf under data processing agreements
- Outreach Platforms: LinkedIn, to deliver and manage sales outreach and content campaigns, including audience targeting
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: where required by law, court order, or regulatory request
- Business Transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity
Any third parties who process your data on our behalf are contractually required to handle it in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies on the Site:
- Essential Cookies: required for the Site to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Site
- Marketing/Advertising Cookies: used to deliver targeted outreach and measure campaign performance
- Functional Cookies: remember your preferences to improve your experience
You can manage cookies through your browser settings at any time, though disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:
- Inquiry and contact form data: retained for up to 24 months from the date of last contact
- Client engagement records: retained for 7 years in accordance with standard bookkeeping practices
- Marketing suppression lists (opt-out records): retained indefinitely to honor your preferences
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations, by contacting us at the address below.
8. Your Rights
8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at [email protected] or via the contact information in Section 12.
8.2 EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior processing
- Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
8.3 All Users
Regardless of location, you may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email received, or by contacting us directly.
9. Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you suspect any unauthorized access to your information, please contact us immediately.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, data deletion requests, or to exercise your rights: