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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

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. For optional cookies, we ask for your consent via the cookie banner on your first visit.

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

forge_session — keeps you logged in
csrf_token — prevents cross-site request forgery
theme — remembers your dark/light preference

Analytics cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. All data is anonymised and aggregated — we never identify individual users. We use privacy-first analytics that is GDPR-compliant by design.

Cookies used

analytics_id — anonymous session tracking
pageview — page visit counter

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

sidebar_collapsed — sidebar state
dashboard_density — compact or comfortable layout
onboarding_complete — tutorial progress

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: [CUSTOMISE: payment provider] and [CUSTOMISE: monitoring provider]. 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@yourbrand.com.