Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

This Cookie Policy explains how keysa gaan OÜ ("Forge," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website in compliance with EU cookie regulations and GDPR.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

• Session Management: Keeps you logged in during your visit
• Security: Protects against fraud and enhances security
• Load Balancing: Distributes traffic across our servers
• Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for contract performance and our legitimate interest in providing a secure, functional website.

Retention Period: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent essential cookies are retained for up to 12 months.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
• Performance Monitoring: Page load times, errors encountered
• Feature Usage: Which features are most popular

Legal Basis: Your consent (where required) or our legitimate interest in improving our services.

Retention Period: Up to 24 months from your last visit.

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

• Language Settings: Your preferred language
• Display Preferences: Theme, layout, or accessibility settings
• Region Settings: Currency and location preferences

Legal Basis: Your consent or our legitimate interest in providing a better user experience.

Retention Period: Up to 12 months.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from third-party providers that set their own cookies. These include:

• Payment Processors: To securely process transactions
• Analytics Providers: To understand website usage
• Content Delivery Networks: To improve load times

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Enable "Do Not Track" requests

4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

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

For more detailed instructions, visit your browser's help documentation or www.aboutcookies.org.

4.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie settings, but you can block them using your browser settings. However, this may prevent you from using some features of the website.

5. Other Tracking Technologies

5.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store data that improves your experience, such as your preferences and application state. This data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings.

5.2 Pixels and Beacons

We may use web beacons (also called pixels) to track email opens and link clicks in our marketing communications. These help us understand which content is most useful to our users.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and EU privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies we use and why
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
• Access data collected through cookies
• Request deletion of data collected through cookies

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@forge.actor or use our cookie settings tool.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Please review this policy periodically.