Last updated: 2026-04-17
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies EngForge uses, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ec-lang | Essential | Stores your selected display language | 1 year |
| ec-theme | Essential | Stores your light/dark theme preference (localStorage) | Persistent |
| __gads | Advertising | Google AdSense โ ad frequency capping | 13 months |
| IDE | Advertising | Google DoubleClick โ ad personalisation | 13 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics โ distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics โ distinguishes users | 24 hours |
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may set cookies such as __gads, IDE, and DSID to serve personalised ads based on your interests and browsing history across websites.
Google's advertising cookies are governed by the Google Cookie Policy. You can review and adjust your Google ad personalisation settings at adssettings.google.com.
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store your theme preference (dark / light). This data stays only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. The links below explain how to do this in common browsers:
Note: disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of EngForge (e.g. language preference will not be saved).
To opt out of personalised advertising across websites, you can visit:
Questions about this Cookie Policy? Visit our contact page.