Privacy Policy

Confidentiality is foundational to mergers and acquisitions. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Forgepoint Advisory (“Forgepoint,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to business owners, strategic acquirers, and financial sponsors. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect from website visitors, prospective clients, clients, counterparties, and other individuals who interact with us, and how that information is used, disclosed, and safeguarded.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

  • Contact information you provide through forms, email, or phone, including name, title, company, email, and telephone number.
  • Engagement and transaction information shared during the course of advisory engagements, such as financial statements, customer and supplier data, organizational records, contracts, ownership and capitalization details, and projections.
  • Counterparty information exchanged under non-disclosure agreements during buy-side and sell-side processes.
  • Website usage information automatically collected, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and referring URLs.

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Deliver, evaluate, and improve our advisory services.
  • Identify, contact, and qualify potential buyers, sellers, and capital partners.
  • Prepare confidential information memoranda, valuations, and transaction materials.
  • Communicate with clients, counterparties, and prospective clients.
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
  • Operate, secure, and improve our website.

4. Confidentiality of Transaction Information

Information shared with us during a buy-side or sell-side engagement is treated as strictly confidential. We disclose such information to prospective counterparties only under written non-disclosure agreements and on a need-to-know basis. We do not sell client or transaction information.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share information with:

  • Prospective buyers, sellers, lenders, and investors under appropriate NDAs.
  • Legal, accounting, tax, and other professional advisors engaged on a transaction.
  • Service providers that support our operations (e.g., secure data rooms, email, CRM).
  • Regulatory authorities or as required by law, subpoena, or court order.
  • Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization of our firm.

6. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we hold, including encrypted data rooms, access controls, and confidentiality agreements with personnel and service providers. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to provide our services, satisfy our professional and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Transaction records may be retained for extended periods consistent with industry practice and recordkeeping requirements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict our use of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@forgepointadv.com.

9. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and measure usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our information practices can be directed to:
Forgepoint Advisory
North Orange St, Wilmington, Delaware
info@forgepointadv.com