1. Data Controller
The data controller for this website and the ProbForge software is:
Paride Romano
Via Don Giovanni Piatti 11/b
23900 Lecco (LC), Italy
Email: info@probforge.com
2. What Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it through our website forms:
- Download form: First name, email address, company name (optional), country (optional)
- Waitlist form: First name, email address, company name (optional)
- Contact requests: Any information you include when emailing us at info@probforge.com
The ProbForge desktop software does not collect, transmit, or share any user data. All analysis data is stored locally on your computer in a SQLite database at %APPDATA%\ProbForge\. The software operates 100% offline.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide you with the software download link
- To send product updates, new releases, and relevant announcements about ProbForge
- To notify waitlist subscribers when new products become available
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
4. Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)
We process your data based on:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): You explicitly consent to data processing when submitting the download or waitlist form and checking the consent checkbox.
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): For responding to direct email inquiries.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or until you request deletion. Specifically:
- Marketing contacts: Until you unsubscribe or request removal
- Email correspondence: Up to 24 months from the last interaction
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Your data may be processed by:
- Cloudflare, Inc. — website hosting and email routing (US, with EU Standard Contractual Clauses)
- Email marketing provider — for sending product updates (GDPR-compliant service)
We do not share your data with any other third parties.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing — Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to data portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object — Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent — Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@probforge.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies
This website does not use cookies, tracking pixels, or any analytics tools. We do not track your browsing behavior.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted transmission (HTTPS), secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and software are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Supervisory Authority
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority:
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Piazza Venezia 11, 00187 Roma, Italy
Website: www.garanteprivacy.it
13. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
info@probforge.com