This privacy policy explains how Forged.ie ("we", "us", "our") collects and uses personal data. We're based in Ireland and we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
What we collect
We only collect what we need.
Things you give us directly:
- Email address if you contact us via the email links on the site
- Any message text you include
Things collected automatically:
- Anonymised analytics data via self-hosted Matomo (page views, referring site, approximate country, device type, browser). IP addresses are anonymised before storage.
- Standard server log data your browser sends.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any cross-site advertising trackers.
Why we collect it
| Data | Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Email enquiries | Replying to your message | Legitimate interest — you initiated contact |
| Anonymised analytics | Understanding how the site is used so we can improve it | Legitimate interest (no personal identifiers stored) |
How long we keep it
- Email enquiries: 24 months, then deleted
- Analytics: 14 months rolling, then aggregated
Who sees it
Nobody outside Forged.ie sees your data unless we're legally required to share it (court order, Revenue, Gardaí). We don't sell, rent, or trade personal data.
The site runs on webworld.ie hosting (Ireland). Matomo analytics is self-hosted on our own server in Ireland.
Your rights under GDPR
You can ask us to: show you what data we hold about you (subject access request), correct anything that's wrong, delete your data, stop processing it, or export it in a portable format. Email hello@forged.ie and we'll respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to complain to the Irish Data Protection Commission: www.dataprotection.ie.
Cookies
See our Cookie Notice for the full list. The short version: Matomo uses a first-party cookie to count unique visits. There are no advertising cookies.
Children
The site isn't aimed at children under 18 (this is an alcohol-related site and explicitly intended for adult readers). We don't knowingly collect data from children.
Changes
We'll update this page whenever we change how we handle data. The "Last updated" date at the top will change. Material changes will be announced in the site footer for 30 days.
Questions
Email hello@forged.ie.