Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective date: April 7, 2025

1. Who We Are

This website (beeforge.dev) is operated by SmartLabs Kft., a registered company in Hungary.
Data Controller: SmartLabs Kft.
Email: contact@beeforge.dev

2. Purpose and Legal Basis of Data Processing

We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2016/679), based on:

• Legitimate interest (e.g. improving site performance and security)
• User consent (e.g. for analytics and advertising cookies)
• Legal obligations (e.g. invoicing when services are purchased)

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

• Technical data (browser type, screen resolution, device type)
• Usage data (visited pages, click behavior, duration of visits)
• Consent preferences (for cookies and personalization)
• Communication data (if you contact us via email)

No directly identifying personal data (e.g. names, addresses) is collected unless you actively provide it.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to store small pieces of information in your browser. These are categorized as:

• Essential cookies – Required for site functionality (no consent needed)
• Analytics cookies – Measure traffic and improve content (consent required)
• Advertising cookies – Enable personalized ads (consent required)

You can accept or reject cookies via the cookie banner. Your preferences are stored in your browser.

5. Google Analytics & AdSense

We use:

• Google Analytics – To understand how users interact with our tools
• Google AdSense – To display non-intrusive ads that may help fund our free tools

These services are only activated after you grant consent. Data shared with Google is subject to their own Privacy & Terms.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request rectification or erasure
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Object to or restrict processing
• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@beeforge.dev.

7. Data Retention

We only retain data as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned above, or as required by law. Anonymous analytics data may be stored for statistical purposes.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on our website. The current version is always available at /privacy.