Last updated: August 31, 2026
Table of Contents
- Data Controller
- Data We Collect
- Purpose of Data Processing
- Third-Party Processors
- Cross-Border Data Transfers
- Legal Bases for Processing
- Cookies & Tracking
- Your Rights
- Children’s Privacy
- Compliance Frameworks
- Changes to This Policy
- Contact Us
Forested (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our website (forested.ai), purchase our AI systems, join waitlists, or engage our services.
1. Data Controller
Forested is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. For questions about your personal data, contact us at success@forested.ai.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Website Analytics
When you visit forested.ai, we automatically collect analytics data through:
- Google Analytics (page views, session duration, device/browser info, geographic region)
- Google Ads conversion tracking
- Meta (Facebook) Ads pixel tracking
2.2 System Purchases & Booking
When you purchase an AI subscription or book a meeting, we collect:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Company name, website URL, and designation
- Business details
2.4 Payment Information
Payment data is processed directly by our third-party payment processor(s). We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. We receive only transaction confirmations, billing addresses, and invoice data necessary for our records.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
- Platform delivery: To deliver and set up AI platform you have purchased, including scheduling and conducting setup sessions.
- Payment processing and invoicing: To process payments and generate invoices for system purchases and services.
- Website analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content and user experience.
- Advertising optimization: To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Google and Meta platforms.
- Communication: To send service-related updates, session reminders, and respond to your inquiries.
4. Third-Party Processors
We use the following third-party services to process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Data Location |
|---|---|---|
| Google (Analytics, Search Console, Ads, Meet) | Website analytics, search insights, advertising, video meetings | US / Global |
| Meta (Ads) | Advertising conversion tracking | US / Global |
| Payment processor(s) | Payment processing | India / Global |
| Website hosting provider | Website hosting and data storage | Global |
5. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Forested serves clients globally. Data collected in any jurisdiction may be transferred to and processed through services hosted in the United States, European Union, and India. Where required by applicable law, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers, or reliance on the service provider’s own compliance certifications.
6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Where the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: For the use of cookies, tracking technologies, and marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Contract performance: To deliver AI systems and consulting services you have purchased, including scheduling sessions, processing payments, and managing your engagement.
- Legitimate interest: For website analytics, business operations, improving our services, and ensuring the security of our platform.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management, security).
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand visitor behaviour and improve our website.
- Advertising cookies: Google Ads and Meta Ads tracking pixels to measure and optimise advertising campaigns.
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
- Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for cookie tracking or marketing at any time.
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
Indian residents (DPDP Act 2023): You have the right to access, correct, and erase your personal data, and to nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at success@forested.ai.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us at success@forested.ai and we will promptly delete such data.
10. Compliance Frameworks
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act): As a data fiduciary based in India.
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): For personal data of individuals in the European Economic Area.
- California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA): For personal information of California residents.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Forested
513, 5th Floor, West Wing, Tulsiani Chambers,
Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400021, Maharashtra, India
Email: success@forested.ai