privacy-policy.md

Website Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Privacy First Approach

At KT Forge, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we handle data on our website (ktforge.dev).

Website Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve your experience and optimize our content.

  • We collect anonymous usage data (page views, session duration, traffic sources)
  • No personally identifiable information is collected or stored
  • You can opt out of analytics through the consent banner
  • We do not use advertising cookies or tracking for marketing purposes
  • Data is aggregated and used only for website improvement

Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal tracking on our website:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality (navigation, preferences)
  • Analytics cookies (only with your consent via the banner)
  • No advertising, social media, or third-party marketing cookies
  • You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
  • Declining analytics cookies does not affect website functionality

Contact & Communication

When you contact us through our website:

  • We only collect information you voluntarily provide (email, message content)
  • Email addresses are used solely for responding to your inquiry
  • We do not share contact information with third parties
  • Support conversations are kept confidential
  • We do not add you to mailing lists without explicit consent

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics, with consent)
  • GitHub Pages (for website hosting)
  • Font Awesome & Google Fonts (for icons and typography)
  • All services comply with their respective privacy policies
  • No data is shared with advertising networks or data brokers

Our Applications

Our mobile apps (such as Habit Tracker: Pro) have separate privacy policies:

  • Each app has its own dedicated privacy policy with specific details
  • App data is stored locally on your device, not on our servers
  • In-app purchases are processed securely through Apple's App Store
  • Visit individual app pages for detailed privacy information

View Habit Tracker: Pro Privacy Policy →

Mobile App Analytics & Advertising

Habit Tracker: Pro and MyRouteBuddy use Firebase Analytics and Google Analytics 4 to understand which features are helpful, measure performance and stability, and improve the apps over time. Some aggregated analytics data may be used with Google Ads to measure campaign performance and build non-identifying audience segments where supported.

  • On iOS, you may see an Apple App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt the first time you open the app; you can choose whether tracking is allowed.
  • You can change your choice any time in iOS Settings (tracking/ad permissions) and in your Google account Ad Settings for Google Ads personalization.
  • No sensitive personal data (like passwords, calendar text, or habit/route notes) is sold or shared with advertisers; analytics focuses on usage patterns and engagement.
  • The core functionality of the apps continues to work even if you decline tracking; only personalized ads measurement may be limited.

Please refer to each app’s dedicated privacy policy for full details: Habit Tracker: Pro Privacy and MyRouteBuddy Privacy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • Website served over HTTPS encryption
  • Minimal data collection practices
  • Regular security reviews of third-party services
  • No storage of sensitive personal information on our servers

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of website analytics at any time
  • Request information about any data we may have collected
  • Contact us with privacy questions or concerns
  • Clear browser data to remove any stored preferences
  • Use our website without accepting analytics cookies

Children's Privacy

Our website is suitable for all ages. Since we don't collect personal information through our website, there are no special considerations for children's data under COPPA.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, we're here to help: