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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the FORJA application, operated by Erarta FZE ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using FORJA, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service:

A. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Username and password (encrypted)
  • Profile information (age, gender, athletic background)

B. Health and Fitness Data

To provide personalized weight cutting and nutrition advice, we collect sensitive health information:

  • Body weight, height, body fat percentage, and body composition metrics
  • Weight history, weigh-in data, and weight cutting progress
  • Hydration levels, water intake, and dehydration tracking
  • Dietary preferences, food intake, meal logs, and caloric data
  • Supplement usage and nutritional product tracking
  • Training schedules, workout data, and activity levels
  • Competition dates, weight classes, and athletic goals
  • Self-reported health conditions, symptoms, or medical history you choose to provide

C. Photos and Biometric Data

  • Progress photos you upload
  • Biometric measurements (if you choose to provide them)

D. Usage and Device Information

  • Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
  • App usage data, feature interactions, and session duration
  • IP address, location data (if enabled), and time zone
  • Crash reports, error logs, and diagnostic data

E. Payment Information

If you purchase a subscription, payment processing is handled by third-party providers (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play, Stripe). We do not store full credit card numbers but may retain transaction records, subscription status, and billing history.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide personalized weight cutting plans, nutrition recommendations, meal plans, supplement suggestions, and tracking features
  • AI-Generated Content: To generate customized advice, protocols, and insights using artificial intelligence based on your health data
  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and process subscriptions
  • Communication: To send you updates, notifications, reminders, promotional materials, and customer support responses
  • Improvement and Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve app functionality, develop new features, and conduct research
  • Security: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, enforce our Terms of Service, and maintain the security of our systems
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
  • Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated, or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you for research, analytics, or business purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect our rights, safety, or property or that of others.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the Service at your own risk.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., billing records, fraud prevention).

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual limitations
  • Portability: Request a portable copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Objection/Restriction: Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@forja.erarta.ai. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. Children's Privacy

FORJA is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using FORJA, you consent to the transfer of your information to such countries. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your data receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

FORJA may contain links to third-party websites, apps, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data, personalize your experience, and analyze app performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your device settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain functionality.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@forja.erarta.ai.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights described in Section 6 above. Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you (i.e., providing the Service)
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving the Service, unless overridden by your rights

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy in the App or via email. Your continued use of FORJA after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

FORJA Privacy Team c/o Erarta FZE Email: privacy@forja.erarta.ai Address: Business Centre, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

BY USING FORJA, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION, USE, AND SHARING OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.