Website Privacy Policy
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), including the support form and the MyRouteBuddy email preference page. Our apps have their own privacy policies, linked below.
Website Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics (loaded through Firebase) to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve your experience and optimize our content.
- We collect usage data such as page views, session duration, and traffic sources
- We do not use analytics to identify you, and we do not combine it with support messages or app accounts
- Analytics loads only after you accept it in the consent banner. You can change your choice using Analytics preferences at the bottom of any page
- We do not use advertising cookies or tracking for marketing purposes on the website
- Data is aggregated and used only for website improvement
Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal tracking on our website:
- Essential browser storage for website functionality (such as your analytics consent choice)
- 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 collect only the information you provide in the form: your email address, a subject, and your message
- The Contact Support form is processed by Formspree, a form service that receives your submission and forwards it to our support inbox under its own privacy policy
- You can skip the form and email us directly at support@ktforge.dev
- We use your email address only to respond to your inquiry. We keep the conversation as long as needed to resolve it and to keep a record of the request
- We share contact information only with the service providers that deliver it to us (Formspree and our email provider). We do not sell it or share it with advertisers
- We do not add you to mailing lists without your explicit consent
MyRouteBuddy Email Preference Page
The page at ktforge.dev/myroutebuddy-emails.html lets MyRouteBuddy users resubscribe to the optional MyRouteBuddy weekly email after a full unsubscribe. It embeds a sign-up form from Kit, our email provider.
- When you open the page from the app, your account email may be prefilled from the link. The address is removed from the page URL before the Kit form loads, and you can edit it
- Your address is not sent until you submit the form. Submitting sends it to Kit, which sends you a confirmation email before any weekly email is delivered
- Kit may record that the form page was visited under its own privacy policy
- Using this page does not change your app account, routes, or paid subscription. See the MyRouteBuddy Privacy Policy for how weekly emails work
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
- Netlify hosts and serves this website. Like any web host, it may process standard request data such as your IP address to deliver pages and protect the service
- Google Analytics and Firebase (for website analytics, only with your consent)
- Formspree (processes Contact Support form submissions)
- Kit (provides the embedded MyRouteBuddy email preference form)
- Font Awesome and Google Fonts (icons and typography, loaded from their servers, which receive your IP address to deliver the files)
- Each provider processes data under its own privacy policy
- No data is shared with advertising networks or data brokers
Our Applications
Our mobile apps (Habit Tracker: Pro and MyRouteBuddy) have separate privacy policies:
- Each app has its own dedicated privacy policy with specific details
- Depending on the app and the features you use, app data may be stored on your device and, when you sign in, in cloud services such as Google Firebase. The app policies explain what is stored where
- In-app purchases are processed securely through Apple's App Store
- Visit individual app pages for detailed privacy information
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 MyRouteBuddy 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
- The website itself stores no account data. Support messages and email preferences are handled by the service providers named above
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt out of website analytics at any time
- Request information about any data we may have collected
- Ask us to delete support messages you have sent us
- 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 not directed to children under 13. The only personal information the website collects is what you choose to send through the support form or the email preference page. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
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. Email support@ktforge.dev or use the form: