Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

Forged Creative (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Who We Are

Forged Creative is a creative design and copywriting agency based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
We provide branding, design, web, and copywriting services to clients in the UK and worldwide.

Contact:
📧 help@forgedcreative.co.uk
🌐 www.forgedcreative.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and store the following information:

Contact information — name, email address, phone number, company name, and project details (when you fill in our contact form).

Usage data — how you use our website (pages visited, time spent, etc.) through cookies and analytics.

Communication data — information from emails or messages you send to us.

We do not collect sensitive data (e.g. race, religion, health, or financial information).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries and provide quotes.

Deliver our creative services.

Maintain our client relationships.

Improve website performance and user experience.

Comply with legal and tax obligations.

We never sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse site traffic through Google Analytics or similar tools.
You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings.
By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely on password-protected systems and backed up safely.
We retain data only for as long as necessary to deliver our services or meet legal requirements.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access or misuse.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who support our business (for example: web hosting, analytics, or payment systems).
These partners process data only under our instruction and comply with UK GDPR standards.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.

Request correction or deletion of your data.

Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at help@forgedcreative.co.uk.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our site may include links to other websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content, so please check their policies before sharing any personal data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Forged Creative
Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
www.forgedcreative.co.uk
help@forgedcreative.co.uk