Cookie Policy (Политика использования Cookies)

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit. They help the site remember your settings, support authentication, and analyze traffic. Forgeon uses cookies to operate the platform, understand how users interact with it, and personalize content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: required for the site to work. These cookies enable basic features (sign-in, session maintenance, navigation in protected areas). Without them, the Platform cannot function properly.
• Functional Cookies: remember your settings and preferences (for example, interface language, theme, region). They help us provide a more personalized experience.
• Analytics Cookies: help us understand how you use the service (which pages you visit, time spent in the app, etc.). These cookies collect anonymized or aggregated data that we use to improve Forgeon. For example, we use Google Analytics, which processes information about your device and pages visited in accordance with Google's policies.
• Advertising Cookies: used to show relevant ads. They allow ad networks to track which ads were shown and to display more suitable ads. Forgeon may show ads through third-party networks (for example, Google Ads), which use their own cookies.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To operate the platform and maintain your session.
• To remember your preferences and settings (language, theme, reading progress, etc.).
• To analyze how the platform is used so we can improve features and fix issues.
• To personalize content and recommendations (for example, book recommendations).
• To help keep the service secure (fraud prevention and account protection).

This information helps us make your experience on Forgeon convenient and safe.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some Forgeon pages may run scripts from third-party services (for example, analytics, advertising, payments). Those services may set their own cookies in your browser. We do not control such cookies and recommend reading their privacy policies. Forgeon's general data practices are described in the Privacy Policy; payment and analytics partners have their own documents (for example, Stripe, Wise, Payoneer, Google).

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings. Browsers let you reject cookies or notify you when they are sent. Note that disabling cookies may limit or break some Forgeon features.

How to manage cookies in common browsers

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
• Safari (desktop/mobile): Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions.

Some mobile devices and operating systems also have their own privacy and cookie-related settings.

6. Consent and Opt-Out

When you first visit Forgeon, you may see a cookie banner asking you to accept cookies. If you continue using the site without opting out, you agree to the use of the cookies described here. You can delete or block cookies in your browser at any time, but that may affect how the Platform works.

7. Advertising, Analytics, and U.S. State Laws

Advertising and analytics cookies and similar technologies may be used to measure audiences and show ads (including through networks such as Google). Forgeon does not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary or other direct compensation for advertising purposes. Some U.S. states give consumers the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for targeted advertising—even if Forgeon characterizes its activities differently, you may submit a request to legal@forgeon.art or via support. General data processing principles are in the Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or law. We will notify you of material changes via a notice on the site or by email. We recommend reviewing this page periodically. Related documents: Privacy Policy, Terms of Use.

9. Contacts

If you have questions or comments about cookies on Forgeon, contact us at legal@forgeon.art or through the contact form.