1. INTRODUCTION

Forge Nano, Inc. (“Forge Nano,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Use and Cookie Policy, explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our investor relations website (the “Site”).

For the purposes of applicable laws and regulations regarding data privacy and security, Forge Nano acts as a controller (or equivalent term) with respect to your personal information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site. By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site includes:

• Register for email alerts or newsletters
• Request investor information or materials
• Contact our investor relations team
• Subscribe to receive financial reports, press releases, or other communications
• Participate in surveys or provide feedback
• Apply for positions through our Site

The personal information we may collect from you includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
• Professional Information: Company name, job title, investor status
• Communication Preferences: Subscription preferences, topics of interest
• Correspondence: Content of your messages to us, including any personal information you may provide therein

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages, date and time stamps
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details)

2.3  Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you or your use of the Site from third-party sources, including analytics providers, advertising networks, data brokers or public databases. Such information may include online identifiers, device information and personal identifiers, and be used to facilitate your access to and use of the Site, and to target and measure the effectiveness of the Site or advertisements.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide Investor Relations Services

• Sending financial reports, press releases, and other investor communications
• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Providing access to investor materials and presentations
• Facilitating shareholder meetings and events

3.2 To Improve and Maintain Our Site

• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Troubleshooting technical issues
• Enhancing user experience
• Developing new features and functionality

3.3 For Marketing and Communications

• Sending newsletters and updates about Forge Nano
• Providing information about our products, services, and business developments
• Conducting surveys and soliciting feedback

3.4 For Legal and Compliance Purposes

• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Enforcing our Terms of Use and other policies
• Protecting our rights, property, and safety
• Preventing fraud and security threats
• Responding to legal requests and court orders

3.5 For Business Operations

• Maintaining records and internal reporting
• Conducting business analysis
• Managing investor relations activities

4. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

Our legal bases for collecting and using your personal information depend on the specific information and context, and include one or more of the following:

• Consent: You have given us consent to process your information, or applicable law allows us to use and/or disclose your personal information without consent. Where it is the case, as required by applicable law, we will also offer you a way to revoke your consent.
• Contract: Processing is reasonably necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
• Legal Obligation: We must process your information to comply with the law
• Legal Proceedings: We must process your information to exercise or defend our legal rights in the context of legal proceedings, such as litigation
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is reasonably necessary for our legitimate business interests, including the management, administration, and/or maintenance of the Site, and does not override your rights or interests

5. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share or provide access to your personal information with third parties for purposes described in this Section. Except where otherwise indicated, personal information provided to third parties is subject to their respective privacy policies and practices. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We engage third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf, including:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email distribution services
• Analytics providers
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Data storage and security providers

These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

5.2 Business Transactions and Transfers

In connection with any merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy, financing, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

• Complying with legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Enforcing our agreements and policies
• Protecting our rights, property, or safety
• Protecting the rights, property, or safety of others
• Preventing fraud or illegal activity

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.

5.5 Aggregate and De-Identified Information

We may share aggregate or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Forge Nano. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services. Information provided to or on such websites, applications, or services is subject to the privacy terms and policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to read their privacy terms and policies before submitting your personal information.

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider in determining retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we collected the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Statute of limitations periods
• Potential litigation

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. We may retain information that no longer identifies you indefinitely.

10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or confirmation that we process personal information about you
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions under applicable law
• Right to Objection: Refuse to provide personal information and object to our processing of your information
• Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format in certain circumstances
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Regulator: File a complaint with the governmental authority regulating data privacy in your jurisdiction, or appeal a case with regard to your request, to the extent you believe we have infringed your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 15 below. Applicable data protection laws may afford you the right to designate an authorized agent to submit data subject requests on your behalf. Users and authorized agents may contact us using the information in Section 15 below. Please note that we may take steps to verify your identity before responding to your privacy right request.

10.1 European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including certain of those listed in Section 10 above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10.2 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without the consent of parents or guardians, we will take prompts steps to remove such information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. Furthermore, while Forge Nano operations are based in the United States, we may utilize service providers, affiliates, agents or other third parties located outside the United States, including, for example, Taiwan. Forge Nano will abide by applicable data protection laws so when we transfer your information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws, and you should review it periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. YOUR CHOICES

14.1 Email Communications

As described in Section 3.3, we may contact you by e-mail to provide information regarding our products, services, and business developments, unless you object to receiving such information. You can opt-out of receiving such promotional emails from us by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any promotional email
• Contacting us at the email address below
• Updating your preferences in your account settings (if applicable)

Please note that even if you opt-out of promotional emails, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those related to your account or our ongoing business relations, or where you have previously consented to such communications.

14.2 Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

14.3 Analytics

You can opt-out of analytics tracking by:

• Using browser plugins such as Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Adjusting your browser settings to block certain tracking technologies

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Forge Nano, Inc.
Attention: Privacy Officer
12300 Grant St #110
Thornton, Colorado 80241
Email: legal@forgenano.com

Response Time: We will use best efforts to respond to your request within 30 days (or under the timeframe as required by applicable law).

16. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

For residents of the EEA or UK, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: legal@forgenano.com