Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30th July 2024

1. Introduction
   Forgd Consulting (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you engage with our services or visit our website. By using our services or website, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
   We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business details.
• Usage Information: Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
• Service Information: Details related to the services you request, including communications and any information provided during consultations.

3. How We Use Your Information
   We use your information to:

• Provide and deliver our services, including operational consultancy and fractional operations management.
• Communicate with you regarding your inquiries, consultations, or ongoing projects.
• Improve our website, services, and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

4. Sharing Your Information
   We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics).
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Security
   We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us track user preferences and improve website functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may impact your experience on our website.

7. Your Rights
   You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Opt out of marketing communications by following the instructions provided in our emails.

8. Retention of Data
   We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

9. Third-Party Links
   Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy
    Our services and website are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Governing Law
    This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New Zealand.

13. Contact Information
    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
    Email: matt@forgdconsulting.com
    Address: Christchurch, New Zealand

By using our services or website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.