Privacy Policy 

Forge Global Advisory Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you interact with our website, services, or communications.

1. Who We Are
Forge Global Advisory Ltd
Registered in England & Wales
Company No: 16436154
Email: consult@forgeglobaladvisory.com
Website: www.forgeglobaladvisory.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Business Information: Job title, company name, business address
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions
- Communication Data: Messages sent via forms, emails, or newsletter subscriptions
- Marketing Preferences: Your preferences for receiving communications

3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data when you:
- Fill out a form (e.g., “Book a Consultation”)
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us via email or website
- Use our website (via cookies or analytics tools)

4. Why We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – You’ve given us permission (e.g., signing up for our newsletter)
- Contractual necessity – To provide services you've requested
- Legitimate interests – For business purposes like improving our services or communication
- Legal obligation – When we’re required to comply with UK law

5. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries or service requests
- Deliver consulting services and updates
- Send newsletters and relevant communications (with your consent)
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Comply with legal obligations

6. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email marketing platforms like HubSpot or Mailchimp)
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required
- We never sell your personal data to third parties

7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it for, or as required by law. If you've opted into marketing, we’ll retain your data until you unsubscribe.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccuracies
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
- Object to processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise your rights, contact us at consult@forgeglobaladvisory.com

9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyse website traffic and improve user experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, contact:
consult@forgeglobaladvisory.com