Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 2026
Forged Over Time is owned and operated by a private individual. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit or use ForgedOverTime.com, how that information may be used, and the choices you have.
Forged Over Time is a personal educational project. The website does not sell products, offer paid subscriptions, process payments, create user accounts, or intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide limited personal information when you interact with the website, such as when you:
* subscribe to receive updates;
* submit a contact form;
* send an email; or
* otherwise communicate with Forged Over Time.
The information you voluntarily provide may include:
* your name;
* your email address; and
* the content of any message you send.
You are not required to provide this information to read the website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, certain basic technical information may be collected automatically by the website, hosting provider, security tools, analytics tools, or similar services. This may include:
* IP address;
* browser type;
* device type;
* operating system;
* referring website;
* pages viewed;
* date and time of visit;
* general usage information; and
* cookie or similar technology data.
This information is used to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website, understand general website usage, and help detect spam, abuse, or technical issues.
Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect
Forged Over Time does not intentionally collect:
* Social Security numbers;
* financial account information;
* payment card information;
* medical records;
* government identification numbers;
* birthdates;
* home addresses;
* phone numbers;
* account passwords; or
* other sensitive personal information.
Please do not submit sensitive personal, financial, medical, legal, or confidential information through the website or by email.
How We Use Information
Information collected through the website may be used to:
* provide and maintain the website;
* respond to messages or inquiries;
* send updates if you have chosen to subscribe;
* understand general website usage;
* improve website content and functionality;
* protect the website from spam, abuse, or unauthorized activity;
* comply with legal obligations; and
* enforce website terms, policies, or rights.
Email Updates
If you voluntarily subscribe to receive updates, your email address may be used to send occasional messages related to Forged Over Time, including new posts, project updates, or related educational content.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email, if available, or by contacting us at the email address listed below.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic website functionality, security, analytics, spam prevention, or performance improvement.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Analytics and Third-Party Services
Forged Over Time may use third-party service providers to help operate the website, provide hosting, manage email subscriptions, protect against spam or abuse, or understand general website usage.
These third-party providers may process limited information as necessary to provide their services. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
Sharing of Information
Forged Over Time does not sell your personal information.
Personal information may be shared only in limited circumstances, such as:
* with service providers who help operate the website or email list;
* when required by law, subpoena, court order, or legal process;
* when necessary to protect rights, safety, security, or prevent abuse; or
* with your consent.
Data Retention
We retain voluntarily provided information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
If you unsubscribe from email updates or request deletion of your information, we will make reasonable efforts to remove your information from active records, subject to any legal, security, backup, or administrative requirements.
Information Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect information submitted through the website.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from the website.
Links to Other Websites
The website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, tools, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Forged Over Time.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Forged Over Time is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.
International Visitors
The website is operated from the United States. If you access the website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where service providers operate.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your information.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, you may contact:
Email: admin@synodospath.com