Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 1 July 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They help websites remember information about your visit — for example, whether you've already accepted our cookie notice — so you don't have to repeat choices each time you come back.
Cookies are widely used and are a standard part of how most websites operate. They are not viruses or harmful software. This page explains the ones we use on the Mindforge website and how you can manage them.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always active — required for the site to work
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They manage your cookie consent preferences and support basic security features. They cannot be disabled.
Examples: cookieConsent (stores your cookie preference)
Analytics Cookies
Optional — help us understand how the site is used
These cookies collect information about which pages are visited and how visitors move through the site. We use this to improve the structure and content of the website. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
Marketing Cookies
Optional — used for relevant advertising
These cookies are used to show relevant information about our programmes to people who have visited this website on other platforms. They are set by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta.
Examples: _fbp (Meta Pixel), Google Ads conversion cookies
Preference Cookies
Optional — remember your settings
These cookies remember choices you've made on the site — such as language or display preferences — so you don't need to set them again on future visits.
Examples: user interface setting preferences
Third-Party Cookies
We may use the following third-party services which set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics — website usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel — advertising performance tracking. Meta Privacy Policy
- Google Ads — conversion tracking for advertising campaigns.
These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies which are independent of ours.
Cookie Duration
- Session cookies — these exist only for the duration of your browser session and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — these remain on your device after you close your browser. The cookieConsent cookie we set is persistent and expires after 12 months. Analytics cookies set by Google Analytics typically expire after 13 months.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Choose your preferred cookie setting or click "See all site data and permissions" to manage specific sites.
- To delete existing cookies, click "See all site data and permissions" then "Remove all".
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu in the top right.
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your setting or click "Manage Data" to see stored cookies.
- Use "Clear Data" to delete cookies for all or specific sites.
Apple Safari
- Open Safari and go to Safari > Preferences (Mac) or Settings (iOS).
- Click Privacy.
- You can block all cookies or manage website data.
- Click "Manage Website Data" to see and delete stored cookies per site.
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top right.
- Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
- Toggle "Allow sites to save and read cookie data" or manage individual sites.
- Click "See all cookies and site data" to delete existing cookies.
On mobile devices, cookie settings are usually found under the browser's Settings or Privacy menu within the app.
Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time using the controls on this page. Changes take effect immediately and are saved to your browser.
Disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not prevent you from using this website or any Mindforge programme, but some functionality related to those features may be limited.
For questions about how we handle cookie data, contact us at [email protected].