Introduction
BlueForge ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at blueforge.studio and related services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Data We Collect
We collect minimal data, limited to what you voluntarily provide:
- Name and email address — collected when you submit a contact form, join our waiting list, or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Message content — any information you include when contacting us through our forms.
We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or location data.
Cookies & Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track users across websites. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous. As a result, our website does not set any cookies for analytics purposes and does not require a cookie consent banner.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:
- Resend — for sending transactional emails (e.g., form confirmations). Your email address is shared with Resend solely for email delivery.
- Beehiiv — for managing our newsletter. When you subscribe, your email is stored and managed through Beehiiv's platform.
- Plausible Analytics — for privacy-friendly, cookie-free website analytics. No personal data is collected.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any other third parties.
How We Use Your Data
- To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- To send you product updates and newsletters you opted into
- To manage our waiting list and notify you of early access opportunities
- To improve our website and services based on aggregated, anonymous analytics
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to deletion — request that we delete your personal data from our systems.
- Right to portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to withdraw consent — unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in any email.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at hello@blueforge.studio.