LEGAL

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 November 2025

A straightforward guide to how FORGE Coaching uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

1. Introduction

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:

  • UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations)

2. What Are Cookies?

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.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

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:

Security and authentication
Page loading and navigation
Form submissions
Booking and payment processes

These cookies cannot be switched off as they are necessary for the site to function.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

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?"

C. Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and choices

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Preferred settings and display preferences
  • Saved forms or partially completed information
  • Login status (for course or member areas)
  • Language or region preferences

D. Marketing / Advertising Cookies

Used for targeted advertising (if applicable)

If we use advertising tools (such as Meta Pixel, Google Ads, or retargeting platforms):

  • These cookies may track your browsing behaviour to deliver relevant ads
  • You will be notified and asked for consent before these cookies run
  • You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time

Note: FORGE Coaching currently does not use extensive marketing cookies, but this may change. We will always ask for your consent first.

4. Cookies We May Use

Our website may use different types of cookies based on how they function and who sets them:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Example: Remembering items in a booking form while you navigate the site.

Persistent Cookies

Saved for a set period (days, weeks, or months) and remain after you close your browser.

Example: Remembering your login status or preferences.

First-Party Cookies

Set directly by this website (forgecoaching.com).

Example: Essential cookies for site navigation.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use (like Google Analytics or booking tools).

Example: Analytics cookies from Google.

5. Third-Party Cookies

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:

Analytics tools (Google Analytics)
Email marketing platforms
Booking and scheduling systems
Embedded videos (YouTube, Vimeo)
Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
Course hosting platforms

Important: Each third-party provider has its own cookie policy. We recommend reviewing their policies if you want to understand how they use cookies.

6. How We 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.

7. Your Cookie Choices (Consent & Control)

You have control over how cookies are used on this website. Here's what you can do:

Accept or Reject Non-Essential Cookies

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.

Change Your Preferences Anytime

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 Settings

Disable Cookies Through Your Browser

Most 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.

8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to do it in the most common browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Microsoft Edge

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.

9. How Long Cookies Last

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.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • The cookies we use on the website
  • Legal requirements or regulations
  • Our website functionality or services

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.

11. Contact Information

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

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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