Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026
Effective Date: January 2026

1. Introduction

TurboForge AG ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at turboforge.top or interact with our anti-aging device comparison services.

2. Data Controller Information

The data controller for your personal information is:

3. Data Collection

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our website. The data we collect includes:

Information You Provide to Us

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Inquiry details and messages sent through our contact forms
• Skincare concerns and device preferences shared in consultations
• Subscription preferences for our newsletter and updates
• Feedback and reviews about our comparison services

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and browser information
• Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referral sources and search terms used to find our website
• Cookie and tracking technology data (see our Cookie Policy for details)

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legitimate Interest

• Providing anti-aging device comparisons and expert recommendations
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Conducting analytics to understand user behaviour and preferences
• Preventing fraud and ensuring website security

Contractual Necessity

• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Delivering requested comparison reports and consultations
• Processing and fulfilling service requests

Consent

• Sending marketing communications and newsletters
• Using cookies for analytics, advertising, and remarketing purposes
• Personalising content and advertisements based on your preferences

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, and remarketing purposes, including Google Ads. These technologies help us measure campaign effectiveness, deliver relevant advertisements, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner.

For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Google Analytics, Google Ads, email service providers, and hosting services
• Professional Partners: Dermatologists and beauty experts for consultation purposes (with your consent)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions: 3 years after last contact
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Cookie data: As specified in our Cookie Policy
• Legal compliance data: As required by applicable laws

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing under certain conditions
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure hosting, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection principles.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data to countries outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to contact us regarding your personal data, please reach out to us:

14. Supervisory Authority

If you believe that our processing of your personal data violates data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. In Austria, this is the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde).