legal

privacy policy

last updated · 25 may 2026

this policy describes how adihuman ai private limited, the indian private company that operates forge and the website at forgeresidency.com, collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

information we collect

when you apply to forge, we collect information that you provide to us, including:

• name and contact information

• linkedin profile and social media handles

• information about your background and projects

• any other information you choose to provide in your application

how we use your information

we use the information we collect to:

• evaluate applications and select participants

• communicate with you about the event

• create content (photos, videos) during the event

• share updates about forge and future events

• improve our programs and services

content creation

by participating in forge, you consent to being photographed and filmed during the event. this content may be used for:

• promotional materials for forge

• social media posts and marketing

• your personal founder story and demo videos

• documentation of the event

you will receive copies of content featuring you for your own use.

information sharing

we may share your information with:

• mentors and vcs participating in the event

• other participants (basic contact information only)

• service providers who help us run the event

we will never sell your personal information to third parties.

data security

we take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. however, no internet transmission is ever completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

your rights

you have the right to:

• access the personal information we hold about you

• request corrections to your information

• request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)

• opt out of marketing communications

contact us

if you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: adi@forgeresidency.com

changes to this policy

we may update this privacy policy from time to time. we will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “last updated” date.

the entity

forge is operated by adihuman ai private limited, an indian private company. all data described in this policy is held by adihuman ai private limited.