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This page explains, in plain English, what information Catawba Forge receives through this website, why we use it, and the choices you have.

Effective July 16, 2026 · Catawba Forge · Hickory, North Carolina

The short version

We collect the information you choose to send us and the limited technical data needed to operate and protect the site. We do not sell personal information, and this site does not currently use advertising pixels or behavioral-advertising cookies.

On this page
  • Who we are
  • Information we receive
  • How we use it
  • Cookies and technical data
  • When information is shared
  • Retention and security
  • Your choices
  • Children's privacy
  • Contact us

Who we are

Catawba Forge is a locally operated business-services company based in Hickory, North Carolina. We build websites, local-search systems, digital receptionists, lead-capture tools, and related business automations for local companies.

For privacy questions or requests, email sam@catawbaforge.com or call (828) 608-9110.

Information we receive

Information you provide

When you request a demo, send an email, book time, or otherwise contact us, we may receive your name, business name, phone number, email address, trade or industry, appointment details, and the content of your message.

Digital-receptionist calls

When you call a number identified as a Catawba Forge demo or digital receptionist, automated voice technology may answer. The live Catawba Forge line identifies itself as a digital receptionist and states that the call may be recorded. A call may produce a recording, transcript, summary, callback number, and message so Sam can follow up and demonstrate the service.

Personalized demo pages

Some private, noindex demo pages record only the demo's identifier and the time it was opened. That feature does not intentionally store the visitor's IP address, browser, or user-agent string.

How we use information

We use information to:

  • respond to questions and demo requests;
  • research and prepare a requested business demo or audit;
  • schedule meetings and provide services;
  • operate, protect, troubleshoot, and improve the website and digital receptionist;
  • maintain records, prevent abuse, and meet legal obligations; and
  • send service-related or requested follow-up communications.

We do not use website-form information to build advertising profiles or sell lists.

Cookies and technical data

Catawba Forge does not currently place third-party advertising pixels or behavioral-analytics cookies on this site. The hosting and security infrastructure may process ordinary request data—such as IP address, browser type, requested URL, and timestamps—to deliver the site, prevent abuse, and diagnose technical problems.

If we add analytics or advertising technology later, we will update this page and use any notice or choice mechanism that is appropriate for that technology.

When information is shared

We do not sell personal information. We may provide limited information to service providers that help us operate the business, such as website hosting and forms, email and calendar services, telephony and automated-voice providers, data storage, and security tools. They receive information only for the work they perform for us and are subject to their own contracts and privacy terms.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect people or systems, investigate fraud or abuse, enforce an agreement, or complete a business transfer.

Retention and security

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably needed for the purpose it was collected, to provide or document services, resolve disputes, maintain security, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods vary by record type.

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, including HTTPS, restricted access, security headers, and reputable service providers. No online system can be guaranteed perfectly secure.

Please do not send Social Security numbers, payment-card details, medical information, passwords, or other highly sensitive information through the website form or demo line.

Your choices

You may ask us to correct or delete information you submitted, or to stop nonessential follow-up messages, by emailing sam@catawbaforge.com. We may need to retain limited records when required for security, contracts, accounting, or law.

You can also contact us to ask what information you previously submitted. We may take reasonable steps to verify the request before providing or deleting records.

Children's privacy

This business-to-business website is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly request personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child submitted information, contact us so we can review and remove it.

Changes to this page

We may update these practices when the site or our services change. The effective date at the top will identify the latest version. Material changes will be described here before or when they take effect.

Contact us

Catawba Forge
Hickory, North Carolina
sam@catawbaforge.com
(828) 608-9110

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