Last Updated: October 17, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Localforge (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at https://localforge.co or use our services.

Trading Name: Localforge

Company Name: Halkyon Ventures Ltd

Company Registration No: 16651651

Registered Address: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, England, United Kingdom

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business name
• Communication Data: Messages you send us via email or WhatsApp
• Booking Information: Details you provide when scheduling consultations

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring website
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy section below

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide SEO and web development services
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
• Service Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information via forms or communication
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our service agreements
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and website functionality

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party tools we use (e.g., Cal.com for booking, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics or similar)
• Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Cal.com: For scheduling consultations
• Google Analytics (if applicable): For website analytics
• Email Service Providers: For communication

Each service has its own privacy policy governing data use.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Typically:

• Inquiry Data: Retained for 2 years from last contact
• Client Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details provided below.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: legal@localforge.co

Address: Halkyon Ventures Ltd, 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom

14. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Phone: 0303 123 1113