Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is an integral part of our Terms of Service and outlines the collection, utilization, and sharing of your personal information when you visit our website ("website" or "site"). Any words with capital letters shall have the same meaning as in the Terms.

Please read this Privacy policy carefully before accessing or using our Website. By accessing or using any part of the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by this Privacy policy. If you do not agree to Privacy policy, you should not access the Website or use any of our Services. If these Terms are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

• Account and Profile Information.

We collect your name, email address, general location information (such as country or zip code), username and password, date of birth, and sex, along with your profile image or photo if you choose to provide one.

• Communications with Men-Forge

We collect your name, email address, and any other content you provide when you communicate with us, including interactions with our personnel and Support Center chatbot.

• Preferences and Other Requests.

We collect information about your preferences, including your communication preferences, how you prefer to use the Services, and any other preferences or requests you share when interacting with us.

• Events and Registration Details.

If you register for or participate in an event hosted or sponsored by us, we collect information related to your registration and participation in such events.

• Research and Survey Information.

We may collect information you choose to provide when you participate in surveys or research activities, including contact details, feedback, and any additional information you submit.

• Payment Information.

If you purchase a Subscription through our website, you may be asked to provide payment information. Men-Forge does not collect or store this information directly; it is collected by third-party payment platforms used to process your transactions.

• Usage and Device Data.

We may automatically collect information about your device, browser, operating system, and network, including your IP address, cookie identifiers, mobile advertising identifiers, internet service provider, mobile carrier, and general location information (such as inferred location based on your IP address). We also collect information about your interactions with the Services, including the actions you take, the links you click, the frequency and duration of your activities, and other usage data.

We may collect information, such as usage and device data, from you automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") we use to enhance your experience when you use our Services.

We employ various technologies to collect Device Information, including "Cookies," which are data files with unique identifiers placed on your device, "Log files" tracking on-site actions, and "Web beacons," "tags," and "pixels," electronic files recording your site browsing information.

By using our Website, you consent for the usage of cookies and other tracking technologies by us. You expressly consent for the usage of Meta Pixel on our Website. For more information about Meta Pixel – please visit: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/meta-pixel/

PERSONAL INFORMATION WE RECEIVE FROM THIRD PARTIES

• Service Providers.

Our service providers may share information with us to help enrich and support our Services. For example, we may receive information about how you use our Services to improve user experience and enhance the security of our platform. Service providers also assist us in communicating with you when you have questions or request information.

• Business Partners.

We may receive your personal information from business partners we collaborate with to offer or support our Services, as necessary or appropriate for the purposes described in this Policy.

• Research Partners.

We may receive information collected through surveys or research initiatives we conduct with research partners. This may include demographic data, health and fitness goals, and feedback about your use of our Services.

• Marketing and Advertising Partners.

We may receive information from third-party marketing and advertising partners, including demographic details, information about your interests, and data regarding the advertisements you have viewed or engaged with.

HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

• To Provide and Manage Our Services.

We use your personal information to operate, administer, and manage the Services, including managing your account, providing troubleshooting and technical support, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of our operations.

• To Communicate with You.

We use your personal information to communicate with you, including responding to your questions, requests, and inquiries. We may also send you administrative communications, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies, or requests for feedback and information.

• To Send Promotional and Marketing Communications.

We may use your personal information to send newsletters and promotional materials, including information about Men-Forge's new features, offerings, events, webinars, and other updates that may interest you.

• To Respond to Your Requests to Exercise Your Rights.

We use your personal information to process and respond to requests you make regarding your rights over your personal information.

• To Maintain Security and Protect Rights.

We use your personal information to help monitor and maintain the security of our Services and operations. This includes preventing and detecting fraud, unauthorized access, and other misuse of the Services, and protecting you, our business, and others from unauthorized transactions and other unlawful or unsafe activities.

• To Comply with Legal Obligations.

We use your personal information to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and to respond to valid requests and communications from law enforcement or other authorities as required by law.

• To Manage Pre-Litigation and Litigation Matters.

We may use your personal information to protect and defend our rights and interests in connection with actual or potential disputes, claims, or litigation.

• To Conduct Internal Operations.

We use your personal information for financial, tax, and accounting audits, and to assess and improve our operations, including privacy, security, and financial controls. We also use your personal information for business administration, compliance, recordkeeping, and risk management purposes, and to enforce our policies and procedures.

HOW WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may disclose your personal information to the following categories of recipients:

• Business Partners.

We may share your personal information with business partners with whom we collaborate to offer or support the Services, as necessary or appropriate for the purposes described in this Policy.

• Service Providers.

We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who perform business, professional, or technical support services for us or on our behalf in connection with the Services. These services may include IT and website hosting, payment processing, market research, customer support (including our Support Center chatbot), data storage, data analytics, auditing, and consulting or legal services.

• Marketing and Advertising Partners.

We may share your personal information, including device, browser, and usage data, with our marketing and advertising partners—such as social media platforms, third-party advertising networks, and other parties that help us deliver, measure, and optimize our advertising and promotional efforts.

• Analytics Providers.

We may disclose your personal information, including device, browser, and usage data, to analytics providers that assist us in measuring the effectiveness of the Services and our online and offline marketing and advertising activities.

• Research Partners.

We may share your personal information with research partners that conduct surveys or research projects in collaboration with us or on our behalf.

• Law Enforcement and Regulatory Authorities.

We may disclose your personal information to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and to respond to valid requests from law enforcement or other authorities as required by law.

• Other Parties.

We may disclose your personal information:

  • at your direction or with your consent;
  • as necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable laws;
  • to protect the Services, our rights and property, or the rights, property, privacy, or safety of others;
  • to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to fraud, unauthorized activities and access, illegal activities, or misuse of the Services;
  • to enforce, investigate, and take action in response to violations of the Men-Forge Terms; and
  • to pursue available remedies or limit potential damages we may sustain.

If you participate in and win a sweepstakes or contest, we may also disclose your personal information to individuals entitled to request a winner's list, as permitted by applicable law.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We maintain reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards designed to protect the personal information under our control from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Please be aware that despite our efforts, no information security measures can guarantee security.

HOW WE RETAIN YOUR INFORMATION

We will retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy (including to satisfy our legal or reporting requirements), unless a longer retention period is required or allowed under law. To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information; the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of the personal information; the purposes for which we use the personal information; whether we can achieve the purposes through other means; and the applicable legal requirements.

If we de-identify information, we will maintain and use the information in de-identified form and not attempt to re-identify the information except as required or permitted by law.

DO NOT TRACK

Please note that we do not alter our site's data collection and usage practices when we receive a Do Not Track signal from your browser.

YOUR RIGHTS

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

• Right to Know.

You have the right to request that we disclose the personal information we collect, use, disclose, share, or sell about you.

• Right to Access Information.

You have the right to request access to the personal information we have collected about you, including the sources of that information, the purposes for which it is collected, and the third parties and service providers with whom we share it.

• Right to Request Deletion.

You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected directly from you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law.

• Right to Information About Financial Incentives.

You have the right to receive information about any financial incentives we may offer in exchange for your personal information. Participation in such programs is voluntary, and you may opt out at any time without facing discrimination.

• Right to Opt Out of the Sale of Personal Information.

While Men-Forge does not expressly "sell" personal information, certain uses of functional or targeted advertising cookies on our website may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under applicable privacy laws. You have the right to opt out of such activities. Please see the Managing Your Marketing and Personalized Advertising Preferences section for details on how to exercise this right.

• Right to Opt Out of Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising.

You have the right to opt out of the sharing of your personal information with third parties for the purpose of creating profiles about you for targeted marketing. See the Managing Your Marketing and Personalized Advertising Preferences section for more information.

• Right to Restrict the Use of Sensitive Personal Information.

You have the right to request that we limit the use of sensitive personal information, such as race, ethnicity, religion, philosophical beliefs, financial information used for account access, biometric data, and health information, as defined under applicable law.

• Right to Correct Inaccurate Information.

You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you, subject to verification and applicable exceptions.

• Right to Non-Discrimination.

You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights under applicable laws.

Men-Forge Privacy Request Center. You can exercise your rights by visiting the men-forge.com to our support@men-forge.com

Authorized Representatives. Where permitted by law, you may submit requests through an authorized agent or representative by contacting us at support@men-forge.com. To process such requests, we may require verification of both your identity and the representative's authority to act on your behalf.

MINORS

The site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

CHANGES

We may periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the Right to Know, Right to Delete, and Right to Opt-Out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information for money, but certain transfers to third parties may occur as part of normal business operations.

If you wish to exercise these rights, contact us through the provided information.

CONTACT US

For more information about our privacy practices, questions, or complaints, contact us via email at support@men-forge.com