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Privacy Policy ​

Effective Date: January 2, 2026 Last Updated: January 2, 2026

Introduction ​

FORGE Pattern ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website forge.cormorantforaging.dev and associated documentation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.

TL;DR: We don't collect personal data, track you, or use cookies. Your privacy is respected by design.

Information We Collect ​

Information You Provide ​

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to access FORGE Pattern documentation.

Automatically Collected Information ​

Currently Collected: None

  • No analytics tracking
  • No cookies or local storage (beyond temporary session data)
  • No IP address logging
  • No user behavior tracking

VitePress Local Search: Our documentation uses VitePress's built-in local search, which indexes content entirely in your browser. Search data never leaves your device.

Future Changes ​

If we implement analytics or tracking in the future:

  • This policy will be updated with clear notice
  • We will use privacy-respecting tools (e.g., Plausible Analytics, Cloudflare Analytics)
  • You will be notified via this page

How We Use Information ​

Since we don't collect personal information, we don't use, share, or sell any user data.

Third-Party Services ​

Hosting Provider ​

FORGE Pattern is hosted on Cloudflare Pages / GitHub Pages. These platforms may collect:

  • IP addresses (for server logs and DDoS protection)
  • Browser metadata (User-Agent strings)
  • Request timestamps

These are standard hosting practices beyond our control. Refer to:

Data Storage and Security ​

  • FORGE Pattern Documentation Site: No user data is stored
  • GitHub Repository: Public and open-source (no private data)

Your Rights ​

Since we don't collect personal data, data subject rights (GDPR, CCPA) don't apply to site visitors.

If you implement FORGE products locally:

  • You control all data (stored on your machine)
  • You can delete all data by removing product files
  • No data is transmitted to our servers (we don't have any)

Children's Privacy ​

FORGE Pattern is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy ​

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

For significant changes (e.g., adding tracking), we will add a prominent notice to the homepage.

Contact ​

Questions about this Privacy Policy?

Philosophy: FORGE Pattern is built for developers, strategists, and knowledge workers who value both insight and privacy. We measure patterns, not people. No dark patterns, no tracking, no surveillance.

Intelligence forged once, wielded forever—while respecting yours. 🪶