Cookies Policy

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, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

Cookies do not contain personal information that can identify you directly, but they can store information about your browsing activity and preferences.

How We Use Cookies

ClearForge Works uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, understand how visitors interact with our site, and ensure essential functions work properly. We believe in transparency about our cookie use and give you control over optional cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:

• Cookie consent preferences
• Session management
• Security features

Can you decline them: No. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as the website would not function properly without them. They do not store personal information beyond what's necessary for basic operation.

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website structure and content.

Information collected:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at the site
• What device and browser you're using
• General location (country/city level)

Can you decline them: Yes. You can manage your preferences for analytics cookies through our cookie banner or preference center.

Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Display preferences

Can you decline them: Yes, though declining may affect your experience on the site.

What We Don't Use

We do not use:

• Marketing or advertising cookies
• Social media tracking cookies
• Third-party cookies for profiling or behavioral targeting
• Cookies that track you across other websites

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our website. We use first-party cookies for essential site functions and, with your consent, for analytics to understand how our site is used.

Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by domains other than clearforge-works.com. We minimize the use of third-party cookies. When we do use them (such as for analytics services), we ensure they are from reputable providers with strong privacy practices, and they require your consent.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate between pages.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits. The cookies we use typically expire after:

• Cookie consent preferences: 12 months
• Analytics cookies: 24 months

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Our Website

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies or manage your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings option in our footer or revisiting the cookie banner.

Through Your Browser

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies entirely
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Instructions for popular browsers:

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

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

Specific Cookies We Use

For transparency, here is a detailed list of cookies you may encounter on our site:

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices and provide clear cookie controls regardless of DNT settings.

Updates to Cookie Practices

We may update our cookie practices from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. When we make significant changes, we will update this policy and the "Last updated" date at the top.

If you have previously consented to cookies and we make material changes to how we use them, we will seek your consent again through our cookie banner.

Your Privacy Rights

Cookie data may constitute personal information under data protection law. You have rights regarding this information, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR compliance information.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies or would like more information about our practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Post: ClearForge Works Ltd, 42 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2EG, United Kingdom

More Information About Cookies

To learn more about cookies in general and how they work, you can visit:

• All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
• Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies