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Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 18, 2026

APK Forge (“APK Forge”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://apk-forge.com/ (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and what rights you may have in relation to your personal data.

  1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Site, including when you:

  • browse pages on apk-forge.com;
  • use the on-site search feature;
  • open download pages or click download buttons;
  • submit ratings;
  • leave comments; or
  • contact us directly.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, app stores, mirror hosts, antivirus services, donor pages, or other external services that may be linked from the Site.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide directly

  • Name, email address, website URL, and any other information you submit when leaving a comment.
  • Information you send if you contact us by email or other direct communication method.
  • Rating input you submit when rating a post or mod.

B. Information collected automatically

  • IP address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device type and operating system.
  • Referral URL.
  • Pages viewed and actions taken on the Site.
  • Search queries entered on the Site.
  • Date and time of requests.
  • Basic server, security, and error log data.
  • Download-page visits and technical request metadata related to download access.

C. Cookies and similar technologies

  • Essential WordPress cookies used for basic site functionality.
  • Comment-related cookies used by WordPress if you choose to save your details for future comments.
  • A rating cookie used to remember that you have already rated a specific post. This may appear in a format similar to apkforge_rated_{post_id}.
  • Other functional cookies required to improve site usability, performance, and abuse prevention.
  1. How We Use Information

We may use personal data and technical data to:

  • operate, maintain, and secure the Site;
  • display content, screenshots, comments, and community features;
  • provide search results and other interactive site features;
  • process and store post ratings;
  • make download pages function correctly;
  • prevent spam, duplicate voting, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access;
  • investigate technical issues, broken links, and security incidents;
  • comply with legal obligations; and
  • communicate with you if you contact us directly.
  1. Cookies

The Site uses cookies and related technologies for functional and operational purposes.

These may include:

  • essential cookies needed for core website operation;
  • comment cookies that remember your name, email address, or website if you choose that option when commenting;
  • rating cookies that prevent repeat voting on the same post; and
  • security or session-related cookies generated by WordPress or the hosting environment.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some Site functions may not work correctly.

  1. Comments and Community Features

If comments are enabled on a page and you submit a comment, we may collect the information you enter in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string, for moderation, anti-spam, security, and community management purposes.

Comments you submit may be publicly visible on the Site together with the name you provide.

If avatar functionality is used, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. Gravatar is operated by Automattic. Their privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

  1. Ratings

The Site may allow visitors to rate posts, mods, guides, or other content.

When you submit a rating:

  • the rating value is stored in the Site database for that post;
  • a cookie may be placed in your browser to help prevent duplicate voting;
  • technical request data may be processed for abuse prevention and integrity of the rating system.

We use ratings to display aggregate community feedback and improve content presentation.

  1. Search and Download Pages

If you use the Site search feature, your search query may be processed to return relevant results and may also appear in technical logs or URL parameters generated by normal site operation.

If you open a download page or click a download button:

  • we may process technical request data needed to render the page, protect the download flow, and troubleshoot errors;
  • the Site may delay display of a direct download button for user flow, safety messaging, or abuse prevention purposes; and
  • downloads may ultimately be served by external file hosts, storage providers, mirror providers, app stores, or other third parties.

Once you leave the Site or access a third-party file host or app store, that third party’s privacy practices apply, not ours.

  1. Legal Bases for Processing

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or another jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing, we generally rely on one or more of the following:

  • consent, where you voluntarily submit a comment, contact us, or take another optional action;
  • legitimate interests, including operating the Site, preventing abuse, securing the Site, and improving content usability;
  • compliance with legal obligations; and
  • establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims where necessary.
  1. When We Share Information

We do not sell personal data in the ordinary sense of that term.

We may share limited information with:

  • hosting, server, CDN, storage, security, and infrastructure providers that help us run the Site;
  • WordPress-related service providers involved in comments, avatars, caching, or site delivery;
  • file storage, mirror, or download infrastructure providers when a file request is made;
  • legal authorities, regulators, courts, or law enforcement when required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, property, or the Site; and
  • professional advisers or successors in connection with a merger, sale, restructuring, or transfer of the Site or its assets.
  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, operational, moderation, and security purposes.

In general:

  • comments may remain on the Site unless removed by us or deleted in response to a valid request;
  • comment moderation and related records may be kept as needed for administration and abuse prevention;
  • rating cookies may remain in your browser for up to 1 year unless deleted sooner by you;
  • technical logs may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for security, troubleshooting, and service administration; and
  • direct communications may be kept for as long as needed to respond to you and maintain a record of the issue.
  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • request access to personal data we hold about you;
  • request correction of inaccurate data;
  • request deletion of your data;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • object to certain processing;
  • request portability of your data, where applicable;
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
  • lodge a complaint with a data protection authority or regulator.

If you want to exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
cheat.empire.com@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

  1. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no website, server, transmission method, or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. International Data Transfers

Depending on where the Site is hosted and which providers are used, your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required by applicable law, we will rely on appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to consent to data processing in their jurisdiction, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children in violation of applicable law.

If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, contact us at cheat.empire.com@gmail.com, and we will review the request.

  1. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • external file hosts or mirrors;
  • official app stores;
  • source websites;
  • malware scanning or verification services; and
  • social, utility, or informational websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services. You should review their privacy policies separately.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective date” above.

Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy to the extent permitted by law.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: cheat.empire.com@gmail.com