Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Forgehorizones uses cookies and similar technologies on https://forgehorizones.com (the “Site”). We comply with the Ghana Data Protection Act, 2012 and provide transparency about data collected for functionality, analytics, and security.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences, authenticate sessions, and collect analytics. Cookies can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by external providers such as Cloudflare).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core functionality, including form submissions and navigation. The Site cannot function correctly without these cookies.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site, enabling us to improve content and layout. We currently use aggregated analytics based on server logs and Cloudflare insights.
• Security Cookies: Deployed by Cloudflare to distinguish legitimate users from bots, prevent abuse, and maintain service availability.

4. Specific Cookies and Technologies

Examples include:

• cf_clearance: Cloudflare cookie ensuring access after passing security checks. Duration varies up to 12 hours.
• __cf_bm: Cloudflare bot management cookie to separate genuine traffic from automated access. Expires within 30 minutes.
• session_id: First-party cookie used to maintain form security tokens during a browsing session. Expires when you close the browser.

5. Consent Management

On your first visit, a banner invites you to accept cookies. Essential cookies load automatically to deliver the Site. You may withdraw consent by adjusting browser settings or clearing cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

6. Managing Cookies

You can delete or block cookies through browser settings. Instructions vary by browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Refer to your browser’s help section for guidance. You can also use privacy modes or extensions to manage tracking.

7. Other Technologies

We may use server logs, secure tokens, and local storage to maintain session integrity and improve performance. Cloudflare may use hashing, TLS certificates, and caching to optimise delivery while securing traffic.

8. Third-Party Providers

Cloudflare processes limited data to deliver security and performance features. Cloudflare’s systems may store logs, IP addresses, and user agent details. Data is handled in accordance with Cloudflare’s privacy policy.

9. Updates to This Policy

We review this Cookie Policy regularly. Updates are posted on this page with the effective date adjusted accordingly. Material changes may be highlighted via the cookie banner.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at [email protected] or +233 20 700 1183. You may also write to 26 Jubilee Road, Tamale, Ghana.