Last updated on 23 Nov 2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Maksim Petruk (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information in connection with the Value Forge website and related activities (collectively, the “Service”).
The Service currently functions primarily as an informational (“brochure”) website for an independent consulting practice focused on data analytics, economy design, and LiveOps for digital games and applications.
By using the Service or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
This Policy applies to personal information that we process when you:
This Policy does not replace any separate written agreement we may sign with you (e.g. a consulting agreement). In case of conflict, the separate agreement will prevail for that engagement.
We only collect personal information that is relevant and necessary for communication, potential or actual cooperation, and operation of the Service.
When you interact with us, you may voluntarily provide:
You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide is accurate and up to date.
We do not intentionally request or require “sensitive” personal data such as information about health, religion, political opinions, or similar. If you choose to share such information, you do so voluntarily.
When you visit the website, our hosting environment and/or basic analytics tools may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
This information is typically used in aggregated form for security, troubleshooting, and basic usage analysis.
In the context of potential partnerships or business development, we may occasionally use publicly available sources (e.g. LinkedIn, company websites, conference lists) to obtain or verify professional contact information that is specifically relevant to our work.
We do not buy consumer marketing lists or similar bulk data.
We process personal information only for legitimate purposes, including:
Communication:
Service delivery (consulting engagements):
Website operation and security:
Legal and compliance:
We do not sell personal data, and we do not use your personal information for mass advertising or spam campaigns.
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g. EU / UK GDPR and similar laws), we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
When processing is necessary to evaluate, enter into, and fulfill a consulting or service agreement with you.
Legitimate interests
When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Service, communicating with interested parties, ensuring security, and developing our business, and where these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
Legal obligations
When processing is required to comply with laws (e.g. tax and accounting rules).
Consent
In limited situations where the law requires your prior consent, we will rely on your consent and provide a way to withdraw it.
We share personal information only when necessary and with appropriate safeguards:
Service providers and technical infrastructure
We may use third-party providers for website hosting, email, backup, or similar technical services. These providers may process personal data on our behalf under appropriate agreements.
Professional advisers
Where necessary, we may share limited information with lawyers, accountants, or similar advisers bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal requirements and protection of rights
We may disclose information if required by law or if reasonably necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.
Business changes
In the unlikely event of a major structural change (e.g. sale of the consulting practice or transfer of activities), personal data may be transferred as part of that process, subject to confidentiality protections.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
For consulting engagements, any project-specific data you choose to share with us is stored on private infrastructure controlled by us and/or on carefully selected third-party systems used strictly for work delivery (for example, secure storage or productivity tools), as described in the relevant agreement.
Such data is not publicly accessible through the website.
Because we may collaborate with clients and use service providers in different countries, your personal information may be processed in jurisdictions other than your own.
Where required by applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards (for example, contractual protections).
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including:
After the relevant retention period expires, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, or, if that is not technically feasible (for example, due to backup systems), securely store it and isolate it from further processing until deletion is possible.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, such as:
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use commercially reasonable measures.
The Service is intended for adults and professional use and is not directed at children under 18 years of age (or the equivalent age of majority in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@valuefor.ge, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such data.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@valuefor.ge. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests, as permitted by law.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated. However, we encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to resolve any issues.
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and security. If we introduce any additional cookies (e.g. for analytics), we will update this Policy and, where required, provide appropriate notices or consent mechanisms.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
At present, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals, and our website does not currently respond to such signals. You can still use browser-level privacy settings, extensions, or tools to manage tracking technologies.
The website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party resources.
If you follow a link to any third-party website, please review its privacy policy before providing any personal information.
This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions available on the website. The Terms & Conditions describe, among other things, the nature of the Service, limitations of liability, and governing law (Hong Kong), as well as how disputes are handled.
We may update this Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in law, our practices, or the Service.
When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this document. In case of material changes, we may provide additional notice (for example, by posting a prominent notice on the website).
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, you can contact:
Maksim Petruk
Email: support@valuefor.ge
Website: https://valuefor.ge