Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account using Microsoft Sign-In, we may receive:
- Name
- Email address
- Microsoft account identifier
We use this information only to identify your account and provide access to Maker Forge.
We do not receive or store your Microsoft password.
Information You Enter
Maker Forge stores information that you choose to enter, including:
- Stores
- Products
- Materials
- Labor estimates
- Pricing
- Contacts
- Suppliers
- Cost information
- Notes
- Sales channels
- Build parts
- Other business-related information
This information is used solely to provide Maker Forge's pricing and costing features.
Payment Information
Subscription payments are processed securely through Stripe.
Maker Forge does not store your credit card information.
Stripe maintains its own privacy and security policies.
Usage Information
We may collect anonymous usage information such as:
- Pages visited
- Features used
- Device/browser information
- Crash reports
- Performance information
This helps us improve Maker Forge.
Cookies
Maker Forge uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember preferences
- Improve performance
- Measure product usage
You can disable cookies through your browser, although some features may not function correctly.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide the Maker Forge service
- Secure your account
- Improve the application
- Process subscriptions
- Respond to support requests
- Notify you of important product updates
We do not sell your personal information.
Data Ownership
The information you enter into Maker Forge belongs to you.
You retain ownership of your business information.
We only use your data to operate and improve the service.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your information.
We only share information with trusted service providers necessary to operate Maker Forge, such as:
- Microsoft (authentication)
- Stripe (billing)
- Cloud hosting providers
- Analytics providers (if enabled)
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure authentication
- Access controls
- Industry-standard cloud security
No internet service can guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
Your account information remains stored while your account is active.
If you delete your account, we will remove your data within a reasonable period unless we are required to retain certain information by law.
Children's Privacy
Maker Forge is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When significant changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date on this page.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Contact: support@getmakerforge.com
Summary
We built Maker Forge to help makers understand their businesses, not to collect unnecessary information.
We only collect what is needed to provide the service, and we never sell your personal information.