Last Updated: 21 May 2026
Welcome to Forge/Building Better Men. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, join our programmes, attend events, or engage with our community.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Forge/Building Better Men is a community-focused organisation dedicated to helping men develop greater self-awareness, purpose, responsibility, and personal growth through courses, events, mentoring, and community participation.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us through the website contact form or by email.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Information You Provide Voluntarily
This may include:
Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Social media contact details
Information submitted through forms, surveys, applications, or registrations
Messages sent through contact forms or direct communication
Information Collected Automatically
When you use the website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Provide access to courses, events, or services
Send updates, newsletters, or programme information
Improve our website and user experience
Monitor website performance and security
Maintain community safety and standards
Comply with legal obligations
We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis for doing so under UK data protection law.
4. Marketing Communications
If you opt in to receive updates, we may contact you with:
News and updates
Course information
Event announcements
Articles, resources, or community content
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us directly.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party providers who help us operate the website or deliver services, such as:
Website hosting providers
Email marketing platforms
Payment processors
Analytics services
These providers are required to handle your information securely and lawfully.
We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.
6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies may help us:
Understand how visitors use the website
Improve functionality and performance
Remember user preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no online system can ever be guaranteed completely secure, and you provide information at your own risk.
8. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
When information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to certain processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request transfer of your data where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the website.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services and community are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we operate.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the website contact page or via our published contact details.