Cookie Policy
Effective date: February 23, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Forgecraft uses, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how visitors use their site.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies are only loaded after you click "Accept" in our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Unique user identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_G-ZNWPXY6P3M | Session state for this property | 2 years |
| _gid | Session tracking across pages | 24 hours |
2.2 Yandex.Metrika
We also use Yandex.Metrika for additional analytics. Like Google Analytics, these cookies are only loaded after you accept cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ym_uid | Unique user identifier | 1 year |
| _ym_d | Date of first visit | 1 year |
| _ym_isad | Ad blocker detection | 2 days |
| _ym_visorc | Session recording (Webvisor) | 30 minutes |
3. localStorage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to remember your consent choice:
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies | Until browser data cleared |
This value is set locally in your browser only — it is never sent to our servers.
4. Consent
Analytics cookies are not loaded by default. They are only initialised after you click "Accept" in the cookie consent banner shown on your first visit. If you click "Decline", no analytics cookies are set and no tracking occurs.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Cookie banner — when you first visit the site, use the banner to accept or decline analytics cookies
- Cookie settings in the footer — click "Cookie settings" at any time to change your preference; this clears the saved consent and reloads the banner
- Browser settings — most browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies via their privacy or settings menu. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions
- Opt-out tools — you can also opt out directly: Google Analytics Opt-out and Yandex.Metrika privacy settings
Please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the website.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
- Email: support@forgecraft.io
- Telegram: @forgecraft_support