Cookie Policy
How Forum uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
Cookie Usage Overview
Forum uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies to provide essential functionality and improve user experience. We prioritize your privacy and only use necessary cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics about how the site is used.
Forum uses cookies sparingly and only for essential functions. We believe in transparency about what data we collect and why.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Purpose:
- • User authentication and security
- • Session management
- • Form submission and validation
- • Basic website functionality
Examples:
- • auth_token - User login status
- • session_id - Session identifier
- • csrf_token - Security protection
- • lang_pref - Language preference
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns.
Purpose:
- • Page view tracking (anonymized)
- • Performance monitoring
- • Error reporting and debugging
- • Feature usage analytics
Data Collected:
- • Pages visited and time spent
- • Device type and browser version
- • General location (country/region)
- • Referral sources
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
Purpose:
- • Remember language settings
- • Save display preferences
- • Store notification settings
- • Remember filter selections
Benefits:
- • Faster page loading
- • Personalized interface
- • Reduced need to re-enter preferences
- • Better user experience
What We Don't Use
No Tracking or Advertising Cookies
We Do NOT Use:
- • Third-party advertising cookies
- • Social media tracking pixels
- • Cross-site tracking technologies
- • Behavioral profiling cookies
- • Data broker integrations
This Means:
- • No personalized advertising
- • No data sharing with advertisers
- • No cross-platform tracking
- • No behavioral profiling
- • No third-party data collection
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Forum Cookie Controls
You can also manage your cookie preferences directly within the Forum app:
Mobile App Data
Mobile Application
Our mobile app uses minimal local storage for essential functionality:
Local Storage:
- • Authentication tokens
- • App preferences
- • Cached voting receipts
- • Temporary verification data
Important:
- • All biometric data stays on your device
- • Passport data never uploaded
- • Zero-knowledge proofs only
- • Full user control over data
Third-Party Services
Infrastructure Partners
We use trusted infrastructure providers that may set their own cookies:
- • Cloudflare: CDN and security services (essential for functionality)
- • Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
- • Ethereum Network: Blockchain infrastructure (no cookies)
Important Note
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have concerns about their data handling.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our cookie policy or how we handle your data:
General Inquiries:
privacy@forum.online
Data Protection Officer:
dpo@forum.online
Last Updated: December 2024
Version: 1.0.7
We will notify users of any material changes to this cookie policy through our app and website.
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