Cookie Policy

ForgedCyberSentinel

EFFECTIVE DATE: 1 JULY 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how ForgedCyberSentinel ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://www.forgedcybersentinel.com (the "Site"), in accordance with Article 11.7a of the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet) and the EU ePrivacy framework, read together with the GDPR. This Policy forms part of, and should be read alongside, our Privacy Policy.

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What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies (such as pixels, local storage, or tags) may also be used and are covered by this Policy.

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Categories of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly necessary cookies: required for the Site to function correctly (e.g., security, load balancing, cookie consent preference storage). These do not require consent and cannot be disabled.

  • Functional cookies: remember your preferences (e.g., language) to improve your experience. Placed only with consent, unless strictly necessary for a service you have expressly requested.

  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., pages viewed, time on page) on an aggregated, statistical basis, so we can improve the Site. Placed only with your prior consent.

  • Third-party cookies: cookies set by embedded third-party tools (e.g., video, scheduling, or analytics providers), governed by the relevant third party's own cookie and privacy policy in addition to this Policy. Placed only with your prior consent, where non-essential.

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Consent and Managing Your Preferences

On your first visit, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and to access more detailed preference settings. Strictly necessary cookies are placed automatically as they are essential to the Site's operation and do not require consent.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time via the cookie preference settings accessible on the Site (typically via a persistent "Cookie Settings" link) or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of cookies placed before withdrawal, and may affect certain Site functionality.

Most browsers also allow you to manage cookies through their own settings, including blocking all cookies or being notified when a cookie is set. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Site from functioning correctly.

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Retention of Cookie Data

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period (typically between 30 days and 24 months, depending on the specific cookie and its purpose) or until manually deleted by you.

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Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on the Site with a revised effective date.

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Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via the contact details published on https://www.forgedcybersentinel.com, or refer to our Privacy Policy for further information on how we process personal data.