Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Last Updated: 06/12/2025

At Fore Folk, we believe in building genuine relationships with the people who support our work. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, take our quiz, subscribe to Field Notes, or work with us.

This privacy policy is written in plain language because we believe you should understand how your information is used. If you have questions about anything here, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Information We Collect

INFORMATION YOU GIVE US

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, business name, and any other details you share when you contact us, take our quiz, or subscribe to our newsletter

  • Quiz Responses: Your answers to our growth assessment and any preferences you share

  • Communication: Messages you send us through email, contact forms, or social media

  • Service Information: Details about your business and projects when you work with us

INFORMATION WE COLLECT AUTOMATICALLY

  • Website Usage: Pages you visit, time spent on our site, and how you navigate through our content

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address

  • Cookies: Small files that help us understand how you use our website and remember your preferences

How We Use Your Information

EMAIL MARKETING

  • Send you our Field Notes newsletter (only if you subscribe)

  • Share quiz results and personalized recommendations

  • Notify you about new tools, services, or offerings that align with your interests

  • Send occasional updates about Fore Folk and our community

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

  • Respond to your questions and provide customer support

  • Deliver services and products you've purchased

  • Improve our website, quiz, and overall experience

  • Analyze how our content resonates with our community

LEGAL & SAFETY

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect against fraud or misuse

  • Enforce our terms of service

How We Share Your Information

We don't sell your personal information. Period.

We may share your information only in these limited situations:

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We work with trusted partners who help us operate our business:

  • Email Platform: ConvertKit processes our newsletter delivery

  • Website Hosting: Our hosting provider maintains our website

  • Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand website usage

  • Payment Processing: Secure processors handle transactions if you purchase from us

All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Fore Folk, our community, or others.

BUSINESS TRANSFERS

If Fore Folk is sold or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Your Choices and Rights

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

  • Unsubscribe: Every email includes an easy unsubscribe link

  • Preferences: You can update your email preferences at any time

  • Opt-out: Contact us directly if you want to opt out of all communications

YOUR INFORMATION

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct any inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (with some exceptions)

  • Object to certain uses of your information

  • Data portability (receiving your information in a usable format)

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@forefolk.com.

COOKIES

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how our website functions.

Data Security

We take protecting your information seriously and use industry-standard security measures:

  • Secure servers and encryption for data transmission

  • Regular security updates and monitoring

  • Limited access to personal information (only team members who need it)

  • Secure backup systems

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary:

  • Email Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Quiz Data: We may retain anonymized quiz responses to improve our assessment

  • Client Information: For business records and to provide ongoing support

  • Website Data: Analytics data is typically retained for 2-3 years

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Fore Folk is based in the United States. If you're accessing our services from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws may differ from your country.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. This privacy policy applies only to Fore Folk. We're not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website

  • Sending an email to subscribers if changes materially affect how we use your information

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information?

Email: hello@forefolk.com
Website: www.forefolk.com