Forvm (“Forvm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who uses our platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By accessing or using Forvm, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account and Login Information
When you create an account or sign in using LinkedIn or another third-party login provider, we collect information made available to us through that provider, which may include your name, email address, profile photograph, professional headline, and other publicly available profile details you have authorized for sharing.
1.2 Contact Information
If you use our contact form, submit an inquiry, or reach out to our team directly, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and the content of your message.
1.3 Contributions and Submissions
Forvm allows users to submit reports, briefings, research contributions, requests for collaboration, and related content. When you submit such content, we collect and store this content along with any identifying information associated with your account, including your name and email address.
1.4 Usage and Interaction Data
We collect information about how you interact with Forvm, including but not limited to pages visited, actions taken (such as submissions, votes, approvals, or requests), timestamps of activity, and general technical information such as browser type, device information, and IP address.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To manage your account and facilitate your interactions on the platform, including enabling you to submit content, participate in discussions, and connect with other professionals.
- To maintain and improve our database and internal systems, ensuring the platform functions reliably and securely.
- To enhance user experience over time, including personalizing content, improving platform features, and understanding how our community uses Forvm.
- To send updates and notifications, including alerts related to your submissions, responses to your contributions, platform announcements, and relevant communications regarding your account activity.
- To review and moderate contributions, ensuring submitted content meets our editorial and community standards before publication.
- To communicate with you directly if you contact us or if we need to reach you regarding your account or activity on the platform.
3. Monitoring and Content Oversight
To maintain the quality, integrity, and safety of the Forvm platform, we actively monitor user activity. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Review of submitted contributions for relevance, accuracy, and adherence to our content guidelines prior to publication.
- Monitoring of platform activity to detect unusual, irrelevant, or potentially harmful behavior.
- Detection of unauthorized or suspicious activity, including attempts to misuse the platform, submit fraudulent information, or violate our Terms and Conditions.
- Retention of records related to moderation decisions, including approvals, rejections, and any actions taken in response to flagged content or accounts.
This monitoring is conducted by the Forvm team and is intended solely to protect the platform, its users, and the quality of content shared within our community.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the platform, including our database and hosting provider (Supabase), our email delivery provider (Resend), and any third-party authentication provider (such as LinkedIn) used for account login.
- With third-party technology providers that support platform functionality, including services used for search and content processing.
- To comply with legal obligations, if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Forvm, our users, or the public, including enforcing our Terms and Conditions or investigating potential violations.
- In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information and submitted content for as long as your account remains active, or as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including ongoing moderation records and platform security. We may retain certain information for a longer period where necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational exceptions.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, such as third-party login integrations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11 below.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Forvm may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to support essential platform functionality and to understand how our platform is used. You may be able to control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Children's Privacy
Forvm is intended for use by professionals, researchers, and adults engaging in professional and academic collaboration. Our platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page. Continued use of Forvm after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact the Forvm team at:
Email: forvm.site@gmail.com