What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.
They allow websites to remember information such as your login status, preferences, and how you interact with the site.
Cookies cannot access files on your computer or retrieve personal information that you have not chosen to provide.
Why We Use Cookies
Maker Forge uses cookies to:
- Keep your account securely signed in
- Protect your account and prevent unauthorized access
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Help us improve the Maker Forge experience
We do not use cookies to sell your personal information.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for Maker Forge to function properly.
Examples include:
- Microsoft authentication
- Session management
- Security verification
- CSRF protection
- Load balancing
- Remembering your selected store
These cookies cannot be disabled because the application would not function correctly without them.
Analytics Cookies
With your permission, where required, we may use analytics cookies to better understand how Maker Forge is being used.
Analytics help us answer questions such as:
- Which pages are most useful?
- Which features are used most often?
- Where do users encounter problems?
- How can we improve the product?
Analytics information is used only to improve Maker Forge.
We do not use analytics data for advertising or to build marketing profiles.
Examples of analytics providers include:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Clarity
If enabled, these services may collect information such as:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Approximate geographic location
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- User interactions
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
Examples include:
- Display preferences
- User interface settings
- Recently selected options
These cookies are optional but help make Maker Forge easier to use.
Third-Party Cookies
Maker Forge integrates with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies.
Examples include:
- Microsoft (authentication)
- Stripe (subscription billing)
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Microsoft Clarity (session analytics)
Each provider maintains its own privacy and cookie policies.
Cookie Consent Banner
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, Maker Forge may display a cookie consent banner when you first visit the website.
The banner allows you to choose whether non-essential cookies may be used.
A typical consent banner includes options such as:
Accept All
Allows both essential and optional analytics cookies.
Essential Only
Only cookies required for security, authentication, and operation of Maker Forge are enabled.
Analytics and optional cookies remain disabled.
Changing Your Cookie Preferences
If cookie preference management is available, you may update your choices at any time.
You may also control or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent Maker Forge from functioning correctly, including signing in to your account.
Do We Use Advertising Cookies?
No.
Maker Forge does not use advertising cookies.
We do not participate in third-party advertising networks.
We do not track you across unrelated websites for advertising purposes.
Do We Sell Cookie Data?
No.
We do not sell information collected through cookies.
Information collected through cookies is used only to:
- Operate Maker Forge
- Improve the product
- Understand how the application is used
Changes to This Policy
As Maker Forge evolves, we may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new technologies, legal requirements, or product improvements.
When significant changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be updated.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how Maker Forge uses cookies, please contact us.
Email: support@getmakerforge.com
Summary
Maker Forge uses cookies responsibly.
Essential cookies keep your account secure and the application functioning.
With your permission, analytics cookies help us improve Maker Forge for the entire maker community.
We do not use cookies for advertising, and we never sell your personal information.