Privacy Policy

🛡️ Whisperforge Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Whisperforge LLC (“Whisperforge,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a small, intentional software studio based in Washington State. We build thoughtful tools designed to help people learn, create, and explore. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Our goal is simple: collect as little data as possible, use it responsibly, and respect your privacy at every step.

1. Who We Are

Whisperforge LLC
Website: https://whisperforge.net
Contact: admin@whisperforge.net

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Contact form submissions
    If you send us a message, we receive the information you enter (such as your name, email address, and message content).

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting provider and WordPress installation may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and referring URLs
  • Basic analytics data

This information is used for security, performance, and troubleshooting.

Comments (if enabled)

If comments are enabled on any page:

  • WordPress collects the data shown in the comment form
  • Your IP address and browser user agent string may be logged to help detect spam
  • An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check for an avatar

3. Cookies

This site may use minimal cookies for:

  • remembering your preferences
  • enabling basic WordPress functionality
  • security and spam protection

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies.

If you leave a comment (if enabled), you may opt‑in to saving your name and email in a cookie for convenience.

4. Embedded Content

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or links).
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the originating site, which may collect data according to their own policies.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • respond to messages you send us
  • maintain and improve the website
  • protect the site from spam or abuse
  • understand basic site performance

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing.

6. Who We Share Data With

We only share data with:

  • Our hosting provider, for security and performance
  • Spam detection services, if comments or forms are enabled
  • Email service providers, when you contact us

We do not share your information with advertisers or data brokers.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Contact form messages: kept as long as needed to respond
  • Comments: kept indefinitely unless you request removal
  • Server logs: retained for security and troubleshooting, typically 30–90 days
  • Analytics data: anonymized and aggregated

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • request a copy of your personal data
  • request correction or deletion
  • request that we stop processing your data

To make a request, contact us at: admin@whisperforge.net

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • secure hosting
  • HTTPS encryption
  • limited data retention
  • minimal data collection

No system is perfectly secure, but we work to safeguard your information responsibly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our site evolves.
The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, reach out anytime:

admin@whisperforge.net

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