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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06 March 2023

Forge Theological Seminary ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://www.forge.education] ("Site"), or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
a. Personal Data
Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details.
Educational background and academic information.
Financial information (e.g., for tuition payments).
Demographic information.
b. Usage Data
IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing history.
Access times, pages viewed, and referring website addresses.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to help customize the Site and improve your experience.


2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.

  • Process your enrollment and provide academic and support services.

  • Communicate with you, including sending administrative and promotional emails.

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience.

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests.

  • Maintain the safety and security of our community.

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

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3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and email delivery.

  • Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.

  • Business Transfers: If Forge Theological Seminary undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.


4. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to secure your data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.

5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Accessing and correcting your personal information.

  • Requesting deletion of your personal data.

  • Opting out of certain data processing activities.

  • Objecting to or restricting certain data processing.

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. 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 effective date. Your continued use of our Site and services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new policy.

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Forge Theological Seminary
885 Gold Hill Rd
Unit #355
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Email: Inquire@Forge.education
Phone: 843-481-0193

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