This Cookie Policy explains how Innova Forge (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://www.innovaforge.blog. It also outlines your rights and choices regarding these technologies.
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you disable them in your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track user activity, and improve the browsing experience.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
- First-Party Cookies – Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-Party Cookies – Set by external services or partners (e.g., analytics tools, social media plugins).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies on Innova Forge for the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality, such as:
- Allowing you to navigate the site
- Accessing secure areas
- Saving cookie preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data to help us understand:
- How visitors use the site
- Which pages are most popular
- How users interact with content
We use tools such as Google Analytics to analyze and improve user experience.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, region) to provide a more personalized experience.
d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies (if applicable)
These cookies may be used to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history, either on our site or across other platforms. We may use Google AdSense or similar tools with full transparency.
You will be asked for explicit consent before these cookies are enabled.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may embed content from third-party platforms (such as YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram), which may set cookies on your device. These are governed by the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies.
We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their policies individually.
4. How You Can Manage Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies at any time.
a. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block or allow cookies on a site-by-site basis
Here are helpful links for managing cookies in major browsers:
b. Cookie Banner
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or customize your preferences.
5. Your Rights Under Canadian Law
Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:
- Know how your data is collected and used
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Request access to or deletion of personal data (if collected)
For full details, visit the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC).
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in law
- Updates in technology
- New features or cookie usage
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was most recently revised.