Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last updated 29 July 2026

We collect the account identity supplied through sign-in, profile details you choose to add, posts, replies, reports and membership status. Our payment provider processes card details; The Forge does not store complete card numbers.

How information is used

We use it to operate accounts, publish content, enforce the narrow community rules, process memberships, prevent abuse and communicate service information.

Disclosure and retention

Information may be shared with hosting, authentication and payment providers as needed to run the service, or with authorities when legally required. Records are retained while needed for the service, safety, disputes and legal obligations.

Your choices

You may update your profile and manage billing through your account. For access, correction or deletion requests, use the contact address published on the site.