PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: April 13, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 13, 2026

TrailForge ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data when you use TrailForge.biz (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information — name, email address, and password when you create an account or subscribe
  • Payment Information — billing details processed through Stripe (we do not store your full credit card number on our servers)
  • Communications — emails, contact form submissions, and any messages you send us
  • Newsletter Signup — email address provided through MailerLite signup forms

Information Collected Automatically

  • Device & Browser Data — IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
  • Usage Data — pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs, and navigation patterns
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies — cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies used for analytics and functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its features
  • To process subscriptions, payments, and account management
  • To send you transactional emails (receipts, account updates, subscription changes)
  • To send marketing emails and newsletters (with your consent; you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our content and user experience
  • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share data only with the following service providers who assist in operating the Site:

  • Stripe — payment processing. Stripe collects and processes your payment information under its own Privacy Policy.
  • MailerLite — email marketing and newsletter delivery. MailerLite processes your email and engagement data under its own Privacy Policy.
  • Hosting Provider — our web hosting provider stores and serves the Site and may process server logs containing IP addresses and access data.
  • Analytics — we may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site. These tools collect anonymized usage data.
  • Affiliate Partners — when you click affiliate links, the destination retailer may collect data about your visit under their own privacy policies. TrailForge does not control what data affiliate partners collect.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

4. Cookies & Tracking

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve the Site. We use:

  • Essential Cookies — required for the Site to function (login sessions, payment processing)
  • Analytics Cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site
  • Marketing Cookies — used by affiliate partners and advertising platforms to track referrals

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality, including login and subscription features.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services. After account cancellation or deletion, we may retain certain data for a reasonable period to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention). Payment transaction records may be retained as required by applicable tax and financial regulations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion — request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Opt-Out — unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Data Portability — request your data in a portable format (where applicable)
  • Restriction — request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances

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

8. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

To submit a CCPA request, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Request."

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

TrailForge
Email: [email protected]
Website: trailforge.biz

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