Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Forte Antique (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.forteantique.com, including any other media form, channel, or application connected to it (collectively, the “Site”).

This policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of data:

• Personal Data: Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and company name — typically when submitting an inquiry, placing an order, or subscribing to updates.
• Technical / Derivative Data: Automatically collected data like your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, access times, and site activity. This helps us analyze traffic and improve user experience.
• Transactional Data: If you purchase from us, we may collect data related to your order. Payments are processed securely via third-party providers, and we do not store full credit card information on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Respond to inquiries or support requests
• Send service-related communications
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Inform you of updates, new services, or relevant offerings
• Comply with legal obligations

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email systems, website hosting) who help us operate our business
• If required by law, to comply with legal obligations or defend against legal claims
• During a business transition, such as a merger or asset sale — where data may be transferred to the acquiring party under confidentiality

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve the Site, remember user preferences, analyze performance, and customize your experience. You may opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. However, no online transmission is ever 100% secure, and you provide information at your own risk. We recommend using secure networks and devices when interacting with our Site.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Request data portability
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications
• File a complaint with a data protection authority

You may make any of these requests by contacting us at info@forteantique.com.

9. Do-Not-Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer DNT signals; our Site currently does not respond to them. We encourage you to adjust your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@forteantique.com.