Cookie Policy
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit.
Cookies used by ForgCV
ForgCV uses a minimal number of cookies, grouped into three categories:
| Cookie name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
localStorage/cv_data |
Persistent | Local storage of your CV draft in your browser. Never sent to our servers. | |
localStorage/cv_template |
Persistent | Remembers the last CV template you selected. | |
localStorage/cv_lang |
Persistent | Remembers your chosen interface language (FR, EN, NL, ES, PT, AR). | |
_ga |
2 years | Google Analytics 4 — unique visitor identifier to distinguish users. IP anonymized. | |
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX |
2 years | Google Analytics 4 — session tracking. Maintains GA4 session state. | |
_gid |
24 hours | Google Analytics 4 — distinguishes users over 24h for session statistics. |
Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for ForgCV to function. They do not collect personally identifiable data and do not require your consent under applicable cookie law.
In particular, they allow your CV draft to be saved so you don't lose your work if you accidentally close your browser.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use ForgCV. This data is collected in anonymized form (truncated IP) and helps us improve the service.
These cookies are only placed after your consent. You can refuse or withdraw your consent at any time.
Google LLC processes Analytics data in accordance with its privacy policy. Transfers outside the EU are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses.
How to manage your cookies?
You have several ways to manage cookies:
- Via your browser: All modern browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies in their settings.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the GA opt-out add-on provided by Google.
- Delete localStorage: In your browser's developer tools (F12) → Application → Local Storage → forgcv.com → Select and delete.
Warning: deleting essential cookies may prevent the automatic saving of your CV.
Updates to this policy
This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in applicable regulations. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this document. In the event of a material change, we will notify you via a banner on the site.
Contact
For any questions regarding cookies: vixfor.contact@gmail.com
See also our Legal Notice and
full privacy policy.