Last updated: January 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you join FORGE, we collect information you provide directly:
- Account information (name, email address, password)
- Profile information (headline, bio, expertise areas, location)
- Content you create (posts, comments, messages)
- Connections and network activity
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the FORGE platform
- Connect you with other leaders, innovators, and investors
- Personalize your experience and content recommendations
- Send important updates about your account and the community
- Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With other community members based on your privacy settings
- With service providers who help operate our platform
- When required by law or to protect rights and safety
4. Your Privacy Controls
You control your information through:
- Profile visibility settings (appear in discovery, match by expertise/location)
- Connection preferences (open to connect, show activity)
- Direct message settings
- Account deletion upon request
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage you to use strong passwords.
6. Ephemeral Messages
Direct messages on FORGE are ephemeral and automatically deleted after 24 hours. This is by design to encourage open, candid conversations while protecting your privacy.