Last updated: 27 November 2025
A straightforward guide to how FORGE Coaching uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyse how visitors use the site, and support essential functionality.
By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
This policy complies with:
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website.
They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the site. Think of them like digital sticky notes that help the website remember you.
Required for the website to function
These cookies are essential for the website to work properly. Without them, certain features won't function. They enable:
These cookies cannot be switched off as they are necessary for the site to function.
Help us understand how visitors use the site
These cookies help us understand how people use our website so we can improve it. Examples include Google Analytics or similar tools.
Anonymous data: These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous data about visitor behaviour
Usage patterns: They track things like pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
Privacy-focused: No personally identifiable information is stored
Example: "How many people visited the Blog page this week?" or "Which pages do visitors spend the most time on?"
Remember your preferences and choices
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:
Used for targeted advertising (if applicable)
If we use advertising tools (such as Meta Pixel, Google Ads, or retargeting platforms):
Note: FORGE Coaching currently does not use extensive marketing cookies, but this may change. We will always ask for your consent first.
Our website may use different types of cookies based on how they function and who sets them:
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Example: Remembering items in a booking form while you navigate the site.
Saved for a set period (days, weeks, or months) and remain after you close your browser.
Example: Remembering your login status or preferences.
Set directly by this website (forgecoaching.com).
Example: Essential cookies for site navigation.
Set by external services we use (like Google Analytics or booking tools).
Example: Analytics cookies from Google.
Some features on our website rely on third-party services, and these providers may set their own cookies on your device.
Third-party services we may use include:
Important: Each third-party provider has its own cookie policy. We recommend reviewing their policies if you want to understand how they use cookies.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Ensuring the website works properly
Essential functions like navigation, forms, and security
Improving user experience
Remembering preferences and making the site easier to use
Analysing traffic and performance
Understanding how people use the site to improve it
Enabling embedded content
Allowing videos, maps, and other third-party content to display
Remembering preferences
Saving your settings and choices for future visits
Supporting forms, logins, or course access
Managing authentication and user sessions
Maintaining security and preventing fraud
Protecting the site and users from malicious activity
Privacy note: FORGE Coaching does not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health records, or other private details.
You have control over how cookies are used on this website. Here's what you can do:
When you first visit our site, you can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies (like analytics or marketing cookies). Essential cookies will always run as they're required for the site to function.
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of this website or by clearing your browser cookies.
Manage Cookie SettingsMost web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through the settings menu. See the next section for browser-specific instructions.
Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions. Some features (like forms, bookings, or course access) may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to do it in the most common browsers:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
For detailed instructions specific to your browser and device, visit your browser's help center or support page.
The lifespan of cookies depends on their type and purpose:
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
Short-Term Persistent Cookies
May last days or weeks (e.g., remembering preferences)
Analytics Cookies
Typically last 1–24 months depending on the provider
You can delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings, regardless of their expiration date.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions about cookies, this Cookie Policy, or how we use cookies on our website, please get in touch:
FORGE Coaching
Operated by James Hamell
Location
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
For more information about how we handle your data, please also review:
Thank You for Reading Our Cookie Policy
We believe in transparency and giving you control over your online experience. If you have any questions or concerns about how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Last updated: 27 November 2025