Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how DesignForge Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services.
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 and provide information to website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain features.
When you visit DesignForge's website, we may send one or more cookies to your device to uniquely identify your browser. These cookies help us understand how you interact with our site and improve your overall experience. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a specified period).
Types of Cookies We Use
DesignForge uses several types of cookies to ensure our website functions properly and provides you with the best possible experience. Each type serves a specific purpose and helps us understand how visitors interact with our site.
Essential Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience by understanding user behavior patterns.
Functionality Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
How We Use Cookies
DesignForge uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website and provide you with personalized, efficient services. Our primary goals include improving website functionality, analyzing usage patterns, and delivering relevant content.
Website Functionality
Cookies help us maintain your session and preferences while you browse our website. They ensure that features like shopping carts, user authentication, and form data remain functional as you navigate between pages.
- Remembering your login status and preferences
- Maintaining shopping cart contents during your visit
- Keeping track of items you've viewed or added to favorites
- Preserving form data if you need to navigate away and return
Performance and Analytics
We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us identify popular content, improve page load times, and optimize our services for better performance.
- Measuring page load times and optimizing website speed
- Identifying most visited pages and popular content
- Understanding user journey and navigation patterns
- A/B testing website improvements and new features
Personalization and Marketing
Cookies enable us to provide personalized experiences and relevant content based on your interests and previous interactions with our website.
- Showing personalized product recommendations
- Delivering targeted advertisements based on your interests
- Remembering your language and region preferences
- Customizing content based on your browsing history
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Cookie Consent Tools
Our website provides a cookie consent banner when you first visit. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
• Accept all cookies
• Accept essential cookies only
• Customize cookie preferences
• Withdraw consent at any time
Important Note
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our site, or some functionality may be limited. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include analytics services, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We use third-party services to help us analyze how visitors use our website and to provide additional functionality.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to track visitor usage and provide us with reports that help us improve our website.
Cookie Name: _ga, _ga_*
Purpose: Unique visitor identification and session tracking
Duration: 2 years
Social Media Platforms
Our website includes social media buttons and widgets that may set cookies to enable their functionality. These cookies allow you to share content on social media platforms.
Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
Purpose: Social sharing and authentication
Duration: Varies by platform
Advertising Partners
We work with advertising partners who may set cookies to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests and previous browsing behavior.
Partners: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Purpose: Targeted advertising and conversion tracking
Duration: Up to 2 years
Cookie Consent and Legal Compliance
DesignForge complies with applicable cookie regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We respect your privacy and provide transparent information about our use of cookies.
Consent Management
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the best experience
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your settings at any time
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information and cookies:
- Right to be informed about cookie usage
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to access your cookie preferences
- Right to request deletion of cookie data
Legal Basis
We process cookie data based on your consent for non-essential cookies and legitimate interest for essential cookies. Our processing is conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
Policy Updates
DesignForge may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.
Last Updated
This Cookie Policy was last updated on December 15, 2024. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help and provide clarity on our privacy practices.
DesignForge Ltd
125 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 1JY, United Kingdom