No saved passwords collected
PracticalForge Software does not collect or store the passwords you save inside Secure Password Vault.
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for PracticalForge Software.
This Privacy Policy explains how PracticalForge Software handles website data, support communication, purchases, licensing, and Secure Password Vault data.
Core privacy principle
Your vault data stays on your own Windows computer.
Secure Password Vault is designed as an offline-first Windows desktop tool. Your saved passwords, secure notes, bank details, personal records, 2FA backup codes, vault files, backups, and private vault contents are stored locally on your own computer.
PracticalForge Software does not upload, store, read, sell, or share your vault contents.
What we do not collect
Private vault data is not collected by PracticalForge Software.
PracticalForge Software does not need your private vault data to provide normal product support, licensing, or website access.
No master password collected
PracticalForge Software does not collect, store, reset, or recover your master password or vault password.
No vault contents collected
Secure notes, bank details, personal records, lists, 2FA backup codes, and private vault contents remain on your own device.
No vault backups collected
PracticalForge Software does not ask users to send vault backups, vault files, exported browser CSV files, or private vault data.
No cloud password account
Secure Password Vault is not a cloud password manager and does not require a cloud account for vault storage.
No sale of vault data
PracticalForge Software does not sell user vault data, because it does not collect user vault data.
License activation
Paid editions use internet access only for license activation and verification.
Secure Password Vault Standard and Pro may connect online to verify a license key provided after purchase. This process is used to activate and verify the purchased edition.
Your vault contents are not uploaded during license activation or license verification.
Website and third-party services
Some services are used to operate the website, email, hosting, and purchases.
PracticalForge Software uses third-party services for website hosting, domain services, email routing, product delivery, payment processing, and license-related purchase workflows.
Cloudflare
The PracticalForge website uses Cloudflare for hosting, DNS, security, email routing, and website delivery. Cloudflare may process technical data such as IP address, request data, security events, and browser or device information as part of normal website operation.
Gumroad
Gumroad is used for product pages, downloads, payments, and license key delivery. When you purchase through Gumroad, Gumroad may process information such as your email, payment details, order details, and license-related information.
Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy may be used in the future for product sales, payments, downloads, and license key delivery. If used, Lemon Squeezy may process purchase and payment information required to complete an order.
Support email
If you contact support at support@practicalforge.com, your email address, message content, and any details you choose to provide may be used to respond to your support request.
Payment providers
Payments are processed by third-party platforms such as Gumroad and their payment providers. PracticalForge Software does not directly store full payment card details.
External links
The website may link to third-party websites such as Gumroad, payment processors, software directories, or support resources. Those websites have their own privacy policies and terms.
Cookies and technical data
Basic technical data may be processed by website and payment services.
The PracticalForge website itself is a simple static website. However, Cloudflare and third-party services may use cookies, logs, security checks, or technical data to deliver the website, protect against abuse, process payments, and provide downloads.
PracticalForge Software does not use this information to read or access your vault data.
User responsibility
Do not send private vault data to support.
For your own safety, do not send sensitive vault data through email or support messages.
Do not send passwords
Do not send your master password, vault password, saved passwords, or 2FA backup codes to PracticalForge Software support.
Do not send vault files
Do not send vault database files, backup files, exported browser CSV files, or private vault contents by email.
Hide private details
If you send a screenshot for support, hide or remove private information first.
Data retention
Support and purchase information may be kept as needed.
Support emails may be kept as needed to respond to users, track product issues, manage license questions, and maintain basic records of support communication.
Purchase records are handled by third-party sales platforms such as Gumroad and any payment processors involved in the transaction.
Contact
Privacy questions.
For privacy-related questions, contact PracticalForge Software at:
support@practicalforge.com