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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

This policy explains how Forge uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our platform and website.

By continuing to use Forge, you agree to our use of essential cookies. This site does not load optional analytics or marketing cookies while cookie consent is disabled.

Essential cookies

Always on

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like session management, authentication state, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

Cookies used

__Host-forge_session - keeps authenticated users signed in
__Host-forge_csrf - supports request protection for form submissions
theme - remembers the visitor's dark/light preference

Analytics cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform when optional analytics are enabled. Analytics events are retained for 13 months and aggregated for product reporting.

Cookies used

forge_analytics_id - groups anonymous product analytics events
forge_event_id - deduplicates page and dashboard events

Preference cookies

Optional

These cookies remember choices you make to give you a personalised experience. For example, your preferred sidebar layout, timezone, dashboard density, or notification settings.

Cookies used

forge_theme - stores the selected theme preference
forge_dashboard_density - stores compact or comfortable dashboard density
forge_onboarding_state - stores dismissed onboarding steps

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you interact with the service.

Cookies may be set by the site you are visiting (first-party) or by third-party services that appear on the page.

Third-party cookies

Forge uses a limited number of third-party services that may set their own cookies: REPLACE WITH YOUR PAYMENT PROVIDER for payment flows and REPLACE WITH YOUR MONITORING PROVIDER for monitoring. Each third party is bound by its own privacy policy.

We do not allow advertising networks to set cookies on our domains.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via an in-app banner or email. The 'Last updated' date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Managing your preferences

You can control optional cookies at any time from your browser settings or by clearing your cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect some features of the service.

For questions, contact us at privacy@REPLACE-WITH-YOUR-DOMAIN.example.com.