Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use ForthLead, we collect information to provide you with the best possible service. This includes:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture (via Google Login or manual signup).
• Project Data: Details about projects you post or work on, including description, budget, and timelines.
• Communications: Messages and files sent through our platform's chat and delivery systems.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data solely to operate and improve our platform:

• To facilitate project matchmaking between Clients and Providers.
• To process payments and verify project deliveries.
• To provide customer support and resolve disputes.
• To send important updates regarding your account or projects.

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Your files are stored effectively using secure cloud storage with restricted access. Payments are processed via secure third-party gateways; we do not store sensitive credit card information on our servers.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us run ForthLead:

• Google OAuth: For secure and convenient authentication.
• Supabase: For secure database and authentication management.

These services adhere to strict data protection standards (GDPR/SOC2).