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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Who I Am

Forgd is a trading name of Kabooly Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 15653819). I provide custom software development and management services for small businesses in the United Kingdom.

Registered address: 23 Carisbrooke House, Seven Kings Way, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BS, United Kingdom.

ICO registration number: ZC086840.

For data protection purposes, I am the data controller for personal data collected through this website and my services.

2. What Data I Collect

When you get in touch or use my services, I may collect:

  • Your name, email address, and phone number
  • Information about your business and requirements
  • Details of your enquiry or project brief
  • Technical data related to software I build and manage for you
  • Billing information (company name, address for invoicing)

3. How I Use Your Data

I use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries
  • Provide my software development and management services
  • Process payments and manage invoicing
  • Send you updates about your project
  • Improve my services

I will never sell your data to third parties or use it for purposes unrelated to my services.

4. Legal Basis

I process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity - to deliver services you have engaged me for
  • Legitimate interest - to respond to enquiries and improve my services
  • Consent - where you have opted in to marketing communications
  • Legal obligation - to comply with tax and accounting requirements

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using encryption in transit and at rest. I use reputable third-party service providers for hosting, databases, and email delivery. All providers are selected for their security standards and compliance with data protection regulations.

As a sole operator, only I have access to your personal data. No employees or contractors have access unless explicitly agreed with you as part of a project.

6. Data Sharing

I do not sell your personal data. I may share data with:

  • Service providers - who help me operate my business (hosting, email delivery, payment processing). All providers are bound by data protection agreements and process data only on my instructions.
  • Legal requirements - when required by law or to protect my legal rights.

7. Data Retention

I keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data - retained for up to 2 years unless you become a client
  • Client data - retained while your service is active, then deleted within 30 days of cancellation
  • Financial records - retained for 7 years as required by UK tax law

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at david@forgd.co.uk. I will respond within one month.

9. Cookies

This website uses only essential cookies required for the site to function. I do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that require consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated by email or by a notice on this website.

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how I have handled your data, I would appreciate the chance to resolve it directly. Please contact me at david@forgd.co.uk.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

12. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact me at:

Email: david@forgd.co.uk
Address: Kabooly Ltd, 23 Carisbrooke House, Seven Kings Way, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5BS, United Kingdom.