SOCIALFORGE PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 2026-02-15
Last Updated: 2026-02-15

Operator and Legal Entity
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The Social Forge is operated by M & W Logistics LLC d/b/a The Social Forge.

1. INTRODUCTION
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This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. ELIGIBILITY
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The Service is strictly intended for individuals eighteen (18) years or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that an individual under 18 has registered, we will terminate the account and delete associated data.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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We collect:

- Account information (name, email, billing data via Stripe)
- Uploaded media (images, videos)
- Social platform OAuth tokens
- Analytics data
- Usage logs and device information

4. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
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We use information to:

- Provide scheduling and publishing services
- Generate AI-assisted content
- Display analytics
- Maintain authentication
- Improve platform functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraud or abuse

5. DATA SHARING
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We share data only with:

- AWS (infrastructure)
- Stripe (payments)
- OpenAI (AI services)
- Connected social platforms when publishing

We do not sell personal data.

6. LEGAL DISCLOSURES
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We may disclose information when required by:

- Court orders
- Subpoenas
- Law enforcement requests
- National security requirements
- Enforcement of our Terms

7. DATA RETENTION
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- Account data: retained while account is active.
- Uploaded media: retained while account remains active and subject to automated deletion policies.
- AI prompts: 30 days.
- Analytics: retained according to subscription tier.
- Legal and billing records: retained as required by law.

Content that becomes subject to enforcement action, investigation, dispute, or legal hold may be retained longer as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or protect our rights.

We reserve the right to implement automated retention limits for unpublished media.

8. DATA SECURITY
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We implement:

- AES-256 encryption at rest
- TLS encryption in transit
- Access controls
- Token encryption
- Security monitoring

9. YOUR RIGHTS
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You may:

- Access your data
- Request deletion
- Export your information
- Disconnect social accounts

10. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
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Data is processed in the United States. Standard contractual clauses apply where required.

11. AI PROCESSING
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AI prompts are processed for feature functionality only. We do not train AI models on your personal data.

12. CHANGES TO POLICY
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We may update this policy. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. CONTACT
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privacy@thesocialforge.net
support@thesocialforge.net

© 2026 The Social Forge — M & W Logistics LLC