Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide analytics data to website operators, and remember your preferences. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on cladforge.com:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

• Session management and security tokens
• Load balancing and server routing
• Form submission protection (CSRF tokens)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting usage data anonymously. This information helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website.

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Traffic sources and referral paths
• Browser and device type
• Error tracking and performance metrics

Preference Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or display preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Language and regional settings
• Previously viewed content or pages

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content or advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and usage reporting
• Cloudflare: For security, performance optimization, and content delivery

We do not control these third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information about their data practices.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Our persistent cookies typically expire within 12 months

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set
• Opt-Out Links: Some third-party services provide opt-out mechanisms (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on)

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy preferences as described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

Clad Forge
Email: cort@cladforge.com
Phone: (985) 951-9060
Website: cladforge.com