Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ForgetURL ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our bookmark management service at forgeturl.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information from third-party authentication providers (GitHub, Google, WeChat), including your name, email address, and profile picture
• Bookmarks and links you save to your collections
• Collection names, descriptions, and organization preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• IP address and approximate location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Sync your bookmarks across devices
• Process and respond to your requests and inquiries
• Send you technical notices and security alerts
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our Service (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users
• Shared pages: When you create shareable links, the content you choose to share will be accessible to anyone with the link

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us, and we will delete your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of certain data collection or processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8. Third-Party Authentication

We use third-party authentication services (GitHub, Google, WeChat) to allow you to sign in to our Service. When you authenticate through these services, we receive limited profile information as permitted by your privacy settings with those providers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.