Cookies Policy
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide a better user experience.
At Aeon Forge, we use minimal cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Wallet Connection: Remember your connected wallet session
- Security: Protect against fraudulent activity
- Network Preference: Remember your selected blockchain network
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Usage Statistics: Pages visited and features used
- Performance Monitoring: Page load times and errors
- Traffic Analysis: Visitor sources and navigation patterns
All analytics data is anonymized and does not identify you personally.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we integrate with may set their own cookies:
3.1 Wallet Providers
When you connect your wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.), these providers may set cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences.
3.2 thirdweb Infrastructure
We use thirdweb for Web3 functionality, which may use cookies to:
- Manage wallet connections and authentication
- Cache blockchain data for faster loading
- Track API usage for rate limiting
3.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We may use CDNs to deliver content faster. These services may set cookies for:
- Optimizing content delivery based on your location
- Caching static assets for improved performance
- Load balancing across servers
4. Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage mechanisms:
- Local Storage: Store preferences and cached data locally on your device
- Session Storage: Temporarily store data during your browsing session
This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for functionality.
5. Cookie Duration
We use two types of cookies based on duration:
5.1 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for:
- Maintaining your wallet connection during a session
- Tracking your navigation within the site
- Temporary authentication states
5.2 Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used for:
- Remembering your preferences across sessions
- Analytics and performance tracking
- Preventing repeated prompts for the same information
Persistent cookies typically expire after 1-12 months, depending on their purpose.
6. Managing Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
6.2 Clearing Cookies
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that:
- Clearing cookies will disconnect your wallet and reset preferences
- Some features may not work properly without cookies
- You may need to re-configure your settings
6.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect privacy preferences, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We recommend using browser settings to manage cookies directly.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our platform:
- You may need to reconnect your wallet each visit
- Preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some interactive features may not function correctly
- Website performance may be slower
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make significant changes, we'll do our best to notify you. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookies Policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. More Information
For more details about how we handle your data, please review our:
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: hi@aeonforge.io