Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Introduction

FORNA ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application FORNA (the "App").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
Profile Information: Bio, location, website, avatar
Content: Recipes, journal entries, photos, comments, and other content you create
Subscription Information: Subscription tier (Free/PRO), subscription status, payment information (processed by Google Play/App Store)
Access Type: Whether you have Lifetime PRO access and the reason for granting such access (for example beta tester, partner, influencer)
Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features you use, and preferences
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Location Data: If you enable location services
Analytics and Tracking Technologies: We use analytics tools and similar technologies to understand how users interact with the App and to improve our services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process your transactions and manage subscriptions
Manage access levels and feature permissions (Free vs. PRO)
Administer Lifetime PRO access grants and track eligibility
Send you technical notices and support messages
Respond to your comments and questions
Communicate with you about products, services, and events
Monitor and analyze trends and usage
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Personalize your experience

4. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data by deleting your account in the App settings
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request restriction of processing
Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data
Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@forna.app or through the App's support features.

5. Consent Management

We obtain your explicit consent for:

Terms of Service acceptance (required)
Privacy Policy acceptance (required)
Marketing communications (optional - you can opt-out anytime)
Newsletter subscriptions (optional - you can unsubscribe anytime)

You can withdraw your consent at any time by updating your account settings or contacting us at hello@forna.app.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

With service providers who assist us in operating the App
When required by law or to protect our rights
In connection with a business transfer
With your consent or at your direction

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Subscription and Access Data

We retain subscription history and payment records in accordance with applicable tax and financial regulations
Lifetime PRO access records are retained indefinitely to maintain your access rights
Access type information (Lifetime PRO reason) is retained for administrative and reporting purposes

Account Deletion

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes. Subscription and payment records may be retained as required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

FORNA is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@forna.app.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and those third parties with whom we share it as described in this policy.

11. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Your Choices

You have the right to:

Access and update your account information
Opt-out of marketing communications
Delete your account directly in the App settings
Request a copy of your data
Object to certain processing activities

You can exercise these rights through your account settings or by contacting us at hello@forna.app.

13. Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@forna.app
Through the App's support features

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.