Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 24, 2025

Overview

AffiliateForge Limited ("AffiliateForge," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered affiliate content generation service.

• Data Controller: AffiliateForge Limited, incorporated in Ireland
• Registered Address: [INSERT ADDRESS]
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@affiliateforge.com
• EU Representative: [INSERT IF APPLICABLE]

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

• Name: Your full name as provided during registration
• Email address: Used for account authentication, communication, and service notifications
• Password: Securely hashed using bcrypt before storage
• Account tier: Your subscription plan (free, starter, professional, or enterprise)
• Account creation date: Timestamp of when your account was created
• Profile preferences: Content niche preferences, language settings, timezone

Legal Basis (GDPR): Contract performance and legitimate interest for account management

1.2 Content Generation Data

• Article topics: The topics and prompts you request for content generation
• Niche preferences: Your selected content categories (technology, health, finance, etc.)
• Generated content: The AI-generated articles and their full content
• Generation parameters: Settings used for content creation (tone, length, style)
• Generation timestamps: When each article was created
• Content modifications: Edits and customizations you make to generated content

Legal Basis (GDPR): Contract performance for service delivery

1.3 Affiliate Marketing Data

• Affiliate network preferences: Networks you integrate with (Amazon Associates, Awin, etc.)
• Affiliate link data: Links generated and inserted into content
• Performance metrics: Click-through rates, conversion data (where available)
• Disclosure preferences: Your affiliate disclosure settings and templates
• Compliance settings: Content moderation and compliance check preferences

Legal Basis (GDPR): Contract performance and legitimate interest for service optimization

1.4 Payment Information

• Stripe Customer ID: Your unique identifier in our payment system
• Subscription details: Plan type, billing cycle, payment status, and subscription history
• Payment events: Subscription changes, cancellations, upgrades, and billing events
• Billing address: Required for tax compliance and fraud prevention
• VAT information: EU VAT numbers where applicable

Note: We do not store credit card information. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.

Legal Basis (GDPR): Contract performance and legal obligation for tax compliance

1.5 Usage Analytics and Technical Data

• API usage logs: Requests to our content generation service, response times, and error rates
• Authentication logs: Login attempts, session management, and security events
• Application performance data: System performance metrics, error logs, and usage patterns
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Feature usage data: Which features you use and how frequently
• Content engagement metrics: Time spent on generated content, export frequency

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest for service improvement and security

1.6 Communication Data

• Support communications: Messages sent through our support system
• Email interactions: Email opens, clicks, and responses (where legally permitted)
• Survey responses: Feedback and survey data when you choose to participate
• Marketing preferences: Your communication preferences and consent status

Legal Basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest for customer support; consent for marketing communications

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Provision

• Provide and maintain your user account
• Generate AI-powered content based on your requests
• Process subscription payments and manage billing
• Enforce usage limits based on your subscription tier
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

2.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI content generation
• Optimize system performance and reliability
• Develop new features and enhance existing functionality
• Conduct security monitoring and fraud prevention

2.3 Communication

• Send important service updates and notifications
• Provide billing and subscription information
• Respond to your support requests and inquiries

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

• Stripe: For payment processing and subscription management
• Anthropic (Claude): For AI content generation services
• Cloud hosting providers: For secure data storage and processing

3.2 Legal Requirements

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to lawful requests from government authorities
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption: All data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored securely
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt before storage
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Audits: Ongoing monitoring and security assessments
• Secure Infrastructure: Cloud-based hosting with enterprise-grade security

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information and account data
• Update or correct your account information
• Download your generated content and data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

5.2 Data Portability

You can export your generated articles and account data in a machine-readable format upon request.

5.3 Account Deletion

You can request complete deletion of your account and all associated data. This will permanently remove your account, generated content, and subscription information.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

• Authentication tokens: Stored locally to maintain your login session
• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• No third-party tracking: We do not use advertising or analytics cookies

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@affiliateforge.com
• Data Protection Officer: info@affiliateforge.com