Privacy Policy
This policy explains what data SoloForge collects when you visit, how it's used, and what choices you have. The short version: we collect standard analytics data and use affiliate tracking cookies. We don't sell your data. Ever.
Who We Are
SoloForge is a tool review and comparison site for solopreneurs, operated at soloforgetools.com. For questions about this policy, contact us at contact@soloforgetools.com.
What Data We Collect
Analytics data
SoloForge uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site — which articles are read, where traffic comes from, and how long people spend on pages. Google Analytics collects this data through cookies and anonymizes IP addresses before storing them. We do not have access to personally identifiable information through analytics.
Affiliate tracking cookies
Some links on SoloForge are affiliate links. When you click one, a tracking cookie may be placed on your browser by the affiliate network (such as PartnerStack or Impact). This cookie is used solely to attribute a purchase commission if you later buy the product. We do not receive any personal data from these clicks — only an anonymized transaction confirmation if a purchase is made.
Contact form data
If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
Cookies
SoloForge uses the following types of cookies:
- Analytics cookies — Set by Google Analytics. Used to measure traffic and page performance. IP addresses are anonymized.
- Affiliate tracking cookies — Set by third-party affiliate networks when you click a referral link. Used only for commission attribution.
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read any content on this site.
Third-Party Services
SoloForge uses the following third-party services that may process data on your behalf:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- PartnerStack — Affiliate tracking for certain product links
- Impact — Affiliate tracking for certain product links
We do not control the data practices of these third-party services. Their respective privacy policies govern how they process data.
We Do Not Sell Your Data
SoloForge does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. The only data that leaves this site is standard analytics data processed by Google Analytics and affiliate click attribution handled by affiliate networks.
Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)
If you are in the European Union, you have rights under GDPR, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold. If you are a California resident, you have rights under CCPA, including the right to know what data is collected and the right to opt out of data sales (we do not sell data).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@soloforgetools.com. We will respond within 30 days.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or use your browser's private/incognito mode.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default in Google Analytics. Contact form inquiries are retained only as long as needed to resolve the inquiry. We do not maintain any other database of user information.
Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at: contact@soloforgetools.com