Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for ForbiddenViews
Effective Date: 01.01.2025

ForbiddenViews uses cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a seamless and secure user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage them. By using our platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track usage, and enhance security. Cookies can be:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

2. Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform’s core functionality. Without them, the website cannot function properly.

• Cloudflare Turnstile: Used to protect the platform from spam and abuse by verifying user activity as legitimate.
• Cloudflare Services: Ensures secure and fast access to the platform, including DNS management and DDoS protection.

b. Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform, so we can improve our services.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics. Google Analytics collects data in an anonymized form.

c. Payment and Transaction Cookies

These cookies are used to process payments securely and provide a smooth checkout experience.

• Stripe: Manages credit and debit card payments.
• Mollie: Supports additional payment methods like bank transfers.
• Coinbase: Facilitates cryptocurrency transactions.

d. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and enhance the user experience. Examples include language settings and login preferences.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that we integrate into the platform. These include:

• Cloudflare for security and performance.
• Google Analytics for analytics and insights.
• Stripe, Mollie, and Coinbase for secure payment processing.

These providers may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Ensuring the security and integrity of the platform.
• Personalizing your experience.
• Understanding and improving platform performance.
• Facilitating secure payment processing.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
• Cookie Banners: Adjust your preferences via the cookie banner on our website.
• Opt-Out Options: For Google Analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your ability to use the platform effectively.

6. Data Privacy and Security

Cookies do not store personal data such as your name or email address. Any data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
or simply use “Contact Us”

This Cookie Policy ensures transparency about how we use cookies to enhance your experience and protect your data. Thank you for trusting ForbiddenViews!