Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Dataforges, Inc. ("Dataforges," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform at dataforges.io. By continuing to use our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings accordingly.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website or use a web application. They are universally used by websites to make the user experience more efficient and to provide valuable analytical and functional information to site operators. Cookies can be:

Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted
First-party cookies: Set directly by Dataforges for our own website
Third-party cookies: Set by external service providers we partner with

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to operate and improve our website and platform, provide a personalized experience, understand how our Services are used, and deliver relevant content and advertising. Without certain cookies, our platform cannot function correctly and you may not be able to access all features.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential to the operation of our platform and cannot be disabled. They are used for:

Authenticating logged-in users and maintaining session state
Security protections including CSRF token management
Load balancing to distribute traffic across our infrastructure
Maintaining your cookie preference settings

You cannot opt out of these cookies as the platform cannot function without them.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website and platform, allowing us to improve performance and user experience:

Counting visitors and tracking page views
Identifying which features are most frequently used
Measuring page load times and error rates
Recording navigation patterns to identify usability improvements

Analytics data is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

Remembering your display preferences, language settings, and dashboard configurations
Maintaining your session across multiple pages during a single visit
Enabling in-app chat and support tool functionality
Saving form data to prevent data loss during navigation

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing behavior to enable targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness:

Tracking conversions from paid advertising campaigns
Delivering retargeted advertisements based on your interest in our Services
Measuring the reach and effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Building audiences for lookalike advertising on third-party platforms

You can opt out of marketing cookies through our cookie consent manager.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website on our behalf. These include:

Google Analytics: Web traffic analytics and user behavior analysis
Intercom: In-app messaging, support chat, and customer communication
Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud detection
HubSpot: CRM, marketing automation, and lead tracking
LinkedIn Insight Tag: B2B audience analytics and conversion tracking
Google Ads: Advertising conversion tracking and audience building
Segment: Customer data platform for analytics event tracking

Each of these third parties operates under their own privacy policy and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their respective policies for more information.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days (or until logout)
Preference cookies: Up to 12 months
Analytics cookies: Up to 24 months
Marketing cookies: Up to 12 months
Cookie consent preferences: Up to 12 months

6. How to Control Cookies

You have several options for controlling how cookies are used:

Cookie Consent Manager: When you first visit our website, you can choose which categories of cookies to accept or decline using our cookie banner. You can update your preferences at any time.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used in Google Analytics.
Network Advertising Initiative: Use the NAI opt-out tool at optout.networkadvertising.org to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating networks.
Your Online Choices: Visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU/EEA) or aboutads.info/choices (US) to manage your digital advertising preferences.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we will update this policy if a standard is established.

8. Cookies and Personal Data (GDPR)

To the extent that cookies collect personal data (such as IP addresses or identifiers that can be linked to individuals), such processing is conducted under the following legal bases under GDPR: legitimate interests (for strictly necessary and analytics cookies), and your consent (for functional and marketing cookies). You may withdraw consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated through our website cookie banner or by email notification. The updated policy will be effective upon posting.

10. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@dataforges.io
Company: Dataforges, Inc.