Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Forzhen Studios ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our pre-launch landing page (the "Site") and submit your information to receive notifications about our upcoming official website launch. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you submit the notification form on our Site, we collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed and links clicked
• Referring website or source

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you email notifications about the official launch of our website
• To provide you with updates, announcements, and information related to our services
• To improve and optimize our Site and user experience
• To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific context:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for us to process your personal information for the specific purpose of receiving launch notifications.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our Site, provided these interests do not override your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you, including email service providers, analytics providers, and hosting services. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

4.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others, including to enforce our Terms and Conditions.

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 of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure data storage with encryption at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• Regular backups to prevent data loss

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically, we will retain your email address and name until you unsubscribe from our notification list or request deletion, or until we have completed the launch notification process and a reasonable period thereafter. After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 General Rights

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

7.2 GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction of Processing: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
• Object to Processing: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
• Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [EMAIL ADDRESS]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA requests).

8. 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 are different from the laws of your country. When we transfer personal information from the EEA to other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally approved transfer mechanisms.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (such as via email or a prominent notice on our Site). Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: