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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 12, 2026

This document outlines how Forza Collective (“Forza”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit forzacollective.org (the “Site”). It includes our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and our compliance with GDPR and CCPA data protection regulations.

1. Privacy Policy

1.1 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identity information: name, email address, phone number
  • Order information: billing address, shipping address
  • Payment information: processed securely through third-party providers (we do not store full card details)
  • Account information: login credentials, preferences
  • Usage information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed
  • Marketing data: newsletter subscription status, communication preferences

1.2 How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Provide order updates and customer service
  • Manage your account
  • Improve website functionality and shopping experience
  • Conduct analytics and performance tracking
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Send marketing communications (only with your consent)

1.3 Sharing Your Information

We may share necessary data with:

  • Shipping carriers (e.g., DHL, UPS, FedEx)
  • Payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, Stripe)
  • Fraud prevention platforms
  • Marketing/email service providers
  • Analytics platforms

We do not sell your personal data.

1.4 Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for fulfilling orders, legal, accounting, and tax obligations, and customer service. You may request deletion at any time (see GDPR/CCPA section).

1.5 Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards, including:

  • Encrypted HTTPS connections
  • Secure payment processing
  • Access controls on stored information

However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

2. Cookie Policy

2.1 What Cookies We Use

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These include:

Essential Cookies

Required for site functionality, checkout, and account login.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to analyze site traffic and behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).

Marketing Cookies

Used to personalize ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

Preference Cookies

Store language, currency, and regional settings.

2.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Some cookies are essential to the website’s functionality and cannot be disabled.

3. GDPR Compliance (EU/UK Customers)

For customers in the European Union and United Kingdom, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) include:

3.1 Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to processing
  • Restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email [email protected].

3.2 Legal Bases for Processing

We process your information based on:

  • Performance of a contract (orders)
  • Legitimate interests (site analytics, fraud prevention)
  • Legal compliance
  • Consent (marketing communications)

3.3 International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the EU/UK. We use GDPR-approved safeguards such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
  • Verified third-party processors

4. CCPA Compliance (California Customers)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

4.1 Your Rights

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Access non-discrimination protections for exercising these rights

To make a request, email [email protected].

4.2 Categories of Data Collected (as defined by CCPA)

We may collect:

  • Identifiers
  • Commercial information
  • Internet activity data
  • Geolocation data (approximate)
  • Inferences for personalization

We do not collect sensitive biometric data.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update these policies from time to time. Updates are effective immediately upon posting.

7. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests: [email protected].