Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 01, 2026
StyleForge ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at app.styleforge.io (the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
Account Registration
When you create an account with StyleForge, we collect:
- Your Email address
- Password (encrypted)
Payment Information
When you subscribe to a paid plan, or by tokens on our platform, all information is managed through the Stripe payment system which collects but does not share with StyleForge.io the following information:
- Billing address
- Payment method details (processed by the Stripe payment processor)
Important: We do not store your credit card or payment information on our servers. Payment processing is handled by Stripe.
User Content
When you use the Service, we store:
- Text prompts and inputs you provide
- Images, videos, and other media you upload
- AI-generated content you create
- Design projects and brand kits
- Account history and project metadata
Communications
When you contact us, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Contents of your messages
- Any attachments you send
- Support ticket history
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data
When you access the Service, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device information
- Pages visited and features used
- Time and date of access
- Referring website
- Click-stream data
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain your session and keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
- Provide personalized features
- Deliver targeted advertising (with your consent)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.
Analytics
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our Service. These services may collect:
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Navigation paths through the Service
- Button clicks and interactions
- Error messages and performance data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
2.1 Provide and Improve the Service
- Create and manage your account
- Process your payments and subscriptions
- Generate AI content based on your inputs
- Store and organize your projects and content
- Provide customer support
- Monitor and improve Service performance
- Develop new features and functionality
- Train and improve our AI models
2.2 Communicate with You
- Send transactional emails (receipts, confirmations, account notifications)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send important Service updates and announcements
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Request feedback and participation in surveys
2.3 Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud
- Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions
- Monitor for suspicious activity and abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect against security threats
- Investigate violations of our policies
2.4 Legal and Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to lawful requests from authorities
- Protect our rights and property
- Resolve disputes
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
- Cloud Hosting: Amazon Web Services (AWS) for data storage and infrastructure
- Payment Processing: Stripe or similar payment processors for handling transactions
- Analytics: Google Analytics for usage analytics
- Customer Support: Support ticketing and communication platforms
- AI Services: Third-party AI providers for content generation
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
3.2 Business Transfers
If StyleForge is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
- Protection of our rights, property, or safety
- Protection of the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
- Prevention of fraud or illegal activity
3.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
4. Data Retention
4.1 Account Data
We retain your account information and User Content for as long as your account is active. If you close your account, we will delete your data within 72 hours, except for:
- Data we are required to retain for legal or regulatory compliance
- Data necessary to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements
- Backup copies, which may persist for up to 90 days
- Aggregated, anonymized data used for analytics
4.2 Usage and Analytics Data
We retain usage and analytics data for up to 24 months or as required by law.
4.3 Communications
We retain customer support communications for up to 3 years for quality assurance and legal purposes.
5. Your Privacy Rights
5.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Update your account information at any time through your account settings
5.2 Data Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at contact@styleforge.io. We will process deletion requests within 72 hours and send you a confirmation email.
Note: Deleting your account will permanently remove all your User Content, projects, and account data. This action cannot be undone.
5.3 Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format. You can export your content through your account settings or by contacting us.
5.4 Opt-Out of Marketing
You can opt out of marketing communications by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
- Updating your email preferences in your account settings
- Contacting us at contact@styleforge.io
Note: You cannot opt out of transactional emails related to your account or Service.
5.5 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not respond to DNT browser signals at this time.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256)
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and audits
- Employee Training: Regular security training for all employees
- Secure Infrastructure: Cloud infrastructure hosted with industry-leading providers
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6.1 Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovering the breach
- Provide details about the nature of the breach
- Explain steps we are taking to address the breach
- Recommend actions you can take to protect yourself
- Notify relevant authorities as required by law
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
- Data processing agreements with service providers
- Compliance with applicable data protection frameworks
8. Children's Privacy
StyleForge is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately at contact@styleforge.io, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit or services you use.
10. AI and Machine Learning
10.1 Training Data
We may use aggregated, anonymized data from User Content to train and improve our AI models. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.
10.2 AI-Generated Content
Content generated by our AI tools is considered your User Content. However, you acknowledge that:
- AI-generated content may be similar to content generated for other users
- AI outputs are not guaranteed to be unique, accurate, or free from bias
- You are responsible for reviewing and using AI-generated content appropriately
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
11.1 Right to Know
You have the right to request information about:
- Categories of personal information we collect
- Categories of sources from which we collect information
- Our business purposes for collecting information
- Categories of third parties with whom we share information
- Specific pieces of personal information we have collected
11.2 Right to Delete
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
11.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale
We do not sell personal information. If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with the right to opt out.
11.4 Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
11.5 Authorized Agent
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The authorized agent must provide proof of authorization.
11.6 Shine the Light
Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.
To make a request under CCPA, contact us at contact@styleforge.io. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
12.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contract: To provide the Service you requested
- Legitimate Interests: To improve the Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security
- Consent: For marketing communications and certain data processing activities
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
12.2 Your Rights
- Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
12.3 Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at contact@styleforge.io.
12.4 Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending an email notification to your registered email address
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website or within the Service
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: contact@styleforge.io
Website: https://styleforge.io
Application: https://app.styleforge.io
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
15. Consent
By using StyleForge, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the "Last Updated" date and applies to all information collected by StyleForge.