Last updated: 2026-04-17

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies EngForge uses, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

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.

2. Cookies We Use

CookieTypePurposeExpiry
ec-langEssentialStores your selected display language1 year
ec-themeEssentialStores your light/dark theme preference (localStorage)Persistent
__gadsAdvertisingGoogle AdSense โ€” ad frequency capping13 months
IDEAdvertisingGoogle DoubleClick โ€” ad personalisation13 months
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics โ€” distinguishes users2 years
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics โ€” distinguishes users24 hours

3. Google AdSense Cookies

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.

4. localStorage

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.

5. How to Manage Cookies

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).

6. Opt-Out of Personalised Advertising

To opt out of personalised advertising across websites, you can visit:

7. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Visit our contact page.