Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality. We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality and security
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing how you use our website
- Providing personalized content and recommendations
- Improving our service and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while using the service | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your UI preferences and settings | 6 months |
| theme_preference | Remembers your theme choice (light/dark) | 1 year |
| language_preference | Stores your language selection | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions | 3 months |
| ads_preferences | Stores your advertising preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Intercom: For customer support and chat functionality
- Hotjar: For user experience analysis and heatmaps
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
- Learn more about each cookie type
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Cookie Management Tools
You can access our cookie management tools at any time through the footer of our website or by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link. This allows you to update your preferences without clearing all cookies.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
- Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality
- Disabling functional cookies may reset your preferences
- Analytics cookies help us improve the service
- Marketing cookies enable personalized content and offers
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@cvforge.com
- Through our contact form on the website
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@cvforge.com
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.