Last Updated: July 3, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how ForthSource ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our platform, including our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Platform").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, company name, and password.
   
• Profile information: Additional profile details such as address, phone number, and profile picture.
   
• Transaction information: Information about products you list, source, or express interest in, including supplier details, communication logs, and shipping preferences.
   
• Communications: Content of your interactions with other users or our support team.
   
• Feedback: Surveys, reviews, or testimonials you submit.
   

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device information: Details about the device used to access our Platform.
   
• Log information: Pages visited, duration of use, IP address, and usage metrics.
   
• Cookies and similar technologies: Data on browsing behavior and preferences to enhance user experience.
   

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve the ForthSource platform
   
• Facilitate sourcing inquiries, RFQs, and communication with suppliers
   
• Create and manage your account
   
• Send updates, confirmations, quotes, or support messages
   
• Analyze usage and optimize product offerings
   
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
   
• Customize your experience and deliver relevant content
   
• Comply with legal obligations
   

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information:

• With other users to facilitate sourcing or supplier connections
   
• With service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, customer support)
   
• With third parties if consent is given
   
• In legal compliance scenarios or to protect rights and safety
   
• In case of company restructuring, merger, or acquisition
   
• With your explicit consent or request
   

4. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy or as legally required. Once data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your region, your rights may include:

• Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
   
• Restriction or objection to processing
   
• Data portability in a structured format
   

To exercise your rights, contact us via the details in section 11.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate security practices to protect your data, but no system is completely secure. Use of our Platform is at your own risk.

7. International Transfers

Data may be processed in countries with different data laws than your own. We take appropriate steps to safeguard data during international transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

ForthSource is not intended for users under 16. If we become aware that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date and may be communicated via email or in-platform notices.

10. GDPR Compliance

For users in the EEA, we follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles:

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
   
• Purpose limitation
   
• Data minimization
   
• Accuracy and timely updates
   
• Storage limitation
   
• Integrity and confidentiality
   

11. Contact Us

Questions? Reach out:

Email: info@forthcast.com
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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