Privacy policy.

Effective Date: [7/9/25]

Fire Horse Forge ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for handling your data when you visit our website at https://www.firehorseforge.co ("Website") or interact with us through various online services.

1. Business Information

Fire Horse Forge

1415 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA 98107

Phone: (206) 229-6008

Email: Firehorseforge@gmail.com

2. Data Collection

We collect personal data to provide and improve our services, communicate with you, and process transactions. The types of data we collect include:

Contact Forms: Information such as your name, email address, and any message details you provide when reaching out to us via the contact form.
Newsletter Signup: Your email address to send you periodic newsletters or promotional updates when you subscribe.
Acuity Scheduler: Details such as your name, email address, and phone number when scheduling classes or consultations.
E-commerce Transactions: Information necessary to process your orders, including billing and shipping details.

We do not collect sensitive information beyond what is necessary for these purposes.

3. Purpose of Data Use

Your data is used exclusively for the purposes for which it was provided, including but not limited to:

Scheduling classes or consultations.
Processing sales and fulfilling orders.
Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.
Sending newsletters or promotional content (only if you have opted in).

We will not use your data for any purposes outside of these specific activities.

4. Third-Party Tools

To enhance the functionality and performance of our Website, we use the following third-party tools:

Google Analytics: This helps us understand how visitors interact with our Website to improve user experience, measure traffic, and assess marketing efforts.
Instagram Integrations: This allows us to showcase our social media content on the Website.

These tools may use cookies or similar technologies to collect data about your interactions with our Website.

5. Data Sharing

We respect your privacy and do not share your personal data with third parties. However, we may share necessary information with service providers directly involved in processing your transactions (e.g., payment processors or shipping services). These entities are obligated to protect your data and use it solely for the intended purpose.

6. User Rights

You have rights regarding the personal data we collect and process. You can:

Request access to your data to review what we have collected.
Request updates to any incorrect or incomplete data.
Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at Firehorseforge@gmail.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Specifically:

Google Analytics Cookies: To gather insights on Website performance and user behavior for analytical purposes.

By visiting our Website, you consent to the use of cookies unless disabled in your browser settings. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser preferences.

8. Security and Data Retention

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These include secure servers, encryption of sensitive data, and other technical and administrative safeguards.

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California.

If you have specific requests or questions regarding compliance, please contact us.

10. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When updates are made, the "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be modified. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

If significant changes are made, we will provide a prominent notice (e.g., via email or a notice on our Website) to ensure you are aware.

For more information or assistance regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Fire Horse Forge