1. Company Legal Information
Company Name
Forge Studio — Creative web agency specializing in premium website creation and content writing.
Legal Status
Freelance web designer & copywriter, registered under Belgian law.
Registered Address
Location: Liège, Walloon Region, Belgium (4000)
Publication Manager
This website and its content are owned and managed by Forge Studio.
2. Contact Information
- Email: hello@forgestudio.be
- Phone: +32 470 00 00 00
- Location: Liège, Belgium
- Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 (Belgian time)
3. Web Hosting
Web Host
- Provider: Netlify
- Address: San Francisco, United States
- Website: www.netlify.com
- Security: SSL/TLS, auto-renewable certificate
4. Intellectual Property and Copyright
Website Content
- All website elements (texts, images, photos, logos, design, code) are the exclusive property of Forge Studio or its clients
- Reproduction, distribution or transmission of this content without written authorization is strictly prohibited
- Custom content created for clients remains their property after full payment
Trademarks
The "Forge Studio" logo and brand are registered trademarks. Use is strictly prohibited without prior consent.
Third-Party Licenses
The website uses open-source libraries and frameworks. See source code dependencies for complete license list (MIT, Apache 2.0, etc.).
5. Personal Data Protection (GDPR)
Data Collection
Forge Studio collects the following data:
- Contact information (name, email, phone)
- Project information (briefing, objectives)
- Navigation data (cookies, analytics)
- Server access logs (IP address, user-agent)
Data Use
- Processing quote requests
- Project communication
- Service improvement via analytics
- Website security
Retention
- Contact data: retained for contract duration + 3 years (legal accounting requirements)
- Analytical cookies: maximum 13 months
- Server logs: maximum 30 days
GDPR Rights
You have the following rights:
- Access: Right to access your personal data
- Correction: Right to correct inaccurate data
- Deletion: Right to be forgotten (under certain conditions)
- Portability: Right to obtain your data in standard format
- Opposition: Right to refuse certain processing
To exercise these rights: hello@forgestudio.be
6. Cookies and Tracking
Cookies Used
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (sessions, security)
- Google Analytics: User behavior tracking (anonymized)
- Third-Party Cookies: YouTube, Google Fonts, etc.
Consent
By browsing this site, you accept cookie usage. You can disable them via your browser settings.
7. Third Parties and Partners
Integrated Third-Party Services
- Google Fonts: Web font hosting (Syne, DM Sans, JetBrains Mono)
- Netlify: Website hosting and deployment
- Google Analytics: Traffic analysis
8. Liability Limitation
Forge Studio cannot be held responsible for:
- Service interruptions beyond its control
- Data loss from external attacks
- Non-compliant use of the site or services
- Indirect or consequential damages
9. External Links
This site may contain links to other sites. Forge Studio is not responsible for the content of external sites.
10. Accessibility
Forge Studio strives to make its site accessible to all. If you experience access difficulties, contact: hello@forgestudio.be
11. Modifications
Forge Studio reserves the right to modify these legal notices at any time. Modifications take effect immediately upon publication.
12. Applicable Law
These legal notices are governed by Belgian law and in case of dispute, the competent courts of Liège shall have jurisdiction.
Last updated: January 2026