Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At AlgoForge, we understand that your privacy is essential. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you interact with our website and services. We are committed to transparency and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

This policy explains your rights regarding your personal data and how you can exercise those rights. We process your information fairly and lawfully, ensuring that we only collect what is necessary for the purposes we have identified.

Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for specific, legitimate purposes. The legal bases for processing include your consent, contractual necessity, and our legitimate business interests. We use your information to:

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and other operational functions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with other parties when you have explicitly consented to such sharing.

Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our security practices include:

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to maintain the highest standards of data protection.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Our retention periods vary depending on the type of information and purpose:

• Contact form inquiries: Retained for up to three years after your last interaction with us
• Client project data: Retained for the duration of the project plus seven years for legal and tax purposes
• Analytics data: Typically anonymized after 26 months
• Marketing communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within one month.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

• Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
• Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
• Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
• Opt out of marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided below. We will process your request promptly and confirm when your data has been removed from our systems.

International Data Transfers

Our services are based in Cyprus, and your information is processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer your personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions confirming that the recipient country provides adequate data protection
• Your explicit consent for the specific transfer

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have processed your personal data in violation of applicable data protection laws. In Cyprus, the relevant authority is the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection.