Privacy Policy

Forme Technologies LLC (“Forme”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) provides industry-standard writing tools and services for screenwriters, novelists, filmmakers, producers, and publishers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you access or use our websites, applications, and services (the “Service”).

By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

‍We collect and process the following categories of data:

A. Personal Data You Provide

• ‍‍Name, email address, password, and contact details
• Billing and payment information (via third-party processors like Stripe)
• Content you upload, submit, or generate using StoryNotes™, StoryShots™, and other tools
• Correspondence sent to support or customer service
• Marketing preferences and communication opt-ins

B. Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)

• ‍‍IP address, browser type, device type, and OS
• Access times and duration of usage
• Interactions with features and tools within the Service
• Referring/exit pages and clickstream data

C. Cookies and Similar Technologies

‍We use cookies, beacons, and scripts to:

• Operate and secure the Service
• Analyze usage patterns
• Store user preferences
• Enable personalized experiences

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may impact your ability to use some features of the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

‍We use your data to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Fulfill transactions (subscriptions, StoryShots™ purchases, etc.)
• Authenticate users and secure accounts
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send transactional messages and system alerts
• Conduct analytics and product research
• Comply with legal obligations

With your consent, we may also send newsletters and promotional materials. You may unsubscribe at any time.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

‍We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data in the following contexts:

A. Service Providers

‍We work with third-party processors who help deliver essential services, including but not limited to:

• ‍Stripe (payments): https://stripe.com/privacy
• ‍Amazon Web Services (AWS) (cloud infrastructure): https://aws.amazon.com/privacy
• ‍Auth0 (authentication and user management): https://auth0.com/privacy
• ‍OpenAI (generative writing tools): Only with explicit user engagement; no training on your data; https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
• ‍Midjourney (generative image editing tools): Only with explicit user engagement; no training on your data; https://apiframe.ai/privacy-policy

All third-party processors are bound by strict confidentiality and security obligations.

B. Legal Disclosures

‍We may disclose personal information if:

• Required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• Necessary to protect Forme, its users, or the public from harm or legal liability
• Enforcing agreements, investigating fraud, or preventing security breaches

C. Business Transfers

‍If Forme is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Retention of Data

‍We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data at any time via support@useforme.io. We will respond promptly, subject to legal limitations.

5. Data Security

‍We use industry-standard practices to protect your data:

• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Firewall and access controls
• Secure API and user authentication

While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no transmission method is 100% secure. Use the Service at your own risk.

6. International Data Transfers

‍If you access the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

7. Your Rights

‍Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., California, EU/EEA, UK), you may have the following rights:

• ‍Access – You may request a copy of the data we hold about you
• ‍Correction – You may correct inaccurate or incomplete data‍
• Deletion – You may request that we delete your data, subject to legal exceptions
• ‍Restriction – You may ask us to limit processing of your data
• ‍Objection – You may object to data processing where permitted by law
• ‍Portability – You may request your data in a portable format
• ‍Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw at any time

To exercise these rights, email: support@useforme.io. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

8. CCPA – California Privacy Notice

‍Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights:

• Know what categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
• Delete your personal data, subject to exceptions
• Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data)
• Non-discrimination – We do not treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise CCPA rights, email: support@useforme.io with “California Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line.

9. GDPR – European and UK Users

‍Forme complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR.

For any privacy inquiries, please email support@useforme.io. If you are in the EU or UK and believe your rights under GDPR have been violated, you may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

10. Children’s Privacy

‍The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us immediately at support@useforme.io.

11. AI-Powered Features and Generative Tools

‍When you use AI-assisted tools like StoryNotes™, StoryDecks™, or StoryShots™, your content may be processed by third-party AI APIs. Forme does not train AI models on your creative inputs. We configure our AI partners (OpenAI and Midjourney) to respect your data privacy according to their API policies.

If you use these tools, you acknowledge your inputs may be sent securely to such services strictly for processing your request and generating a response.

12. Third-Party Links

‍Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

‍We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" and notify users as required by law.

Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

‍These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the United States of America, Wyoming.

15. Severability and Waiver

If any provision is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable. The remaining provisions remain in full effect. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

16. Contact Us

‍For legal or account-related questions, contact:

Forme Technologies LLC
30 N Gould St, Ste R
Sheridan WY 82801
Email: support@useforme.io
Website: https://useforme.io