1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enhance user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies PolicyForge Inc. ("PolicyForge", "we", "us") uses on https://policyforge.co, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

2. How We Use Cookies

We categorize the cookies we use into the following types:

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting privacy preferences.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
sb-*-auth-token	Supabase	Authentication session token. Keeps you logged in securely.	Session / 7 days
sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier	Supabase	PKCE code verifier for secure OAuth authentication flows.	Session
pf_cookie_consent	PolicyForge	Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask again.	365 days

4. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
sidebar:state	PolicyForge	Remembers whether the navigation sidebar is open or closed.	7 days
theme	PolicyForge	Stores your light/dark mode preference (stored in localStorage).	Persistent

5. Analytics Cookies

We use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These help us improve the Service.

Service	Provider	Purpose	Cookies Used
Vercel Analytics	Vercel Inc.	Privacy-focused page view tracking. Does not use cookies or track individuals.	None (cookieless)
Vercel Speed Insights	Vercel Inc.	Measures Core Web Vitals and page performance. Does not use cookies.	None (cookieless)

6. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are only loaded after you provide explicit consent via our cookie consent banner. They are never loaded by default.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_gcl_au	Google Ads	Stores conversion data for Google Ads campaigns.	90 days
_gac_*	Google Ads	Contains campaign information for Google Ads.	90 days
_ga	Google	Distinguishes unique users for analytics associated with ad campaigns.	2 years
_ga_*	Google	Used to persist session state for Google Analytics.	2 years

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will ask for your preferences. You can accept or decline marketing cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.

7.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies for https://policyforge.co and revisiting the site. The consent banner will appear again.

7.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser preferences. Note that disabling all cookies may affect website functionality.

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

8. Do Not Track

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we will not load marketing or advertising cookies, regardless of any prior consent.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The "Last updated" date indicates when this policy was last revised. If we add new categories of cookies, we will ask for your consent again.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

PolicyForge Inc.

Email: privacy@policyforge.co

Data Protection Officer: dpo@policyforge.co

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.