Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how Forging Dev ("we", "us", or "our") uses them on our website. We encourage you to read this policy in order to understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our website.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies serve various functions, including:

  • Authentication: Recognizing you when you return to our website
  • Security: Supporting security features and detecting malicious activity
  • Functionality: Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Analytics: Helping us understand how visitors interact with our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our website works.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as videos and live chat. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Here is a list of the main cookies we use and what we use them for:

Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
_gaPerformanceUsed by Google Analytics to distinguish users2 years
_gidPerformanceUsed by Google Analytics to distinguish users24 hours
_gatPerformanceUsed by Google Analytics to throttle request rate1 minute
cookieconsent_statusEssentialRemembers if you've accepted our cookie policy1 year
session_idEssentialMaintains your session while browsing our siteSession

5. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the controls below. This allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept or reject while browsing our website.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may be placed by:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Pixel

These third parties may have access to information about your use of our website. They may combine this information with other data they have collected independently about your online activities across different websites.

We implement Google's Consent Mode v2 which ensures that Google's services respect your cookie preferences. Depending on your choices:

  • If you accept Analytics cookies: Google Analytics will use cookies to collect data about your site usage.
  • If you accept Marketing/Targeting cookies: Google may use cookies for advertising purposes, including ad personalization and user data processing.
  • If you reject these cookies: Google services will respect your choice and limit data collection accordingly, though some basic site functionality measurement may still occur without using cookies.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can:

  • Delete cookies from your device
  • Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all or some cookies
  • Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website and some features may not function properly.

Managing Cookies in Common Browsers

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

8. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to set cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, only essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we are using cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

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