Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026 · How we use cookies and similar technologies on ForexGroupBuy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your login status, preferences, and browsing activity.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (ForexGroupBuy).
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., analytics providers).
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Protect your account from unauthorized access
- Analyze how our platform is used (to improve features and performance)
- Ensure the platform functions correctly
We do NOT use cookies to:
- Track you across other websites
- Show you personalized advertising
- Sell your data to third parties
- Profile you for marketing purposes
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are required for the platform to function. You cannot opt out of these without losing core functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id |
Maintains your login session | Session (expires on logout) |
csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
auth_token |
Verifies your identity when you're logged in | 14 days (persistent) |
cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2. Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience. They are optional but recommended.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme_preference |
Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
language |
Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
cart_items |
Saves items in your shopping cart | 7 days |
3. Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it. Data is anonymized and aggregated.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (anonymized) | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 | Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within 24-hour period | 24 hours |
Note: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use a limited number of third-party services that may set cookies:
- Stripe (Payment Processing): Uses cookies to prevent fraud and process payments securely.
- Google Fonts: May set cookies to optimize font delivery.
These services are bound by their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control third-party cookies.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
1. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each session
- Receive notifications when websites set cookies
Instructions for popular browsers:
2. Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Install browser add-on
- Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (we honor this preference)
3. Impact of Blocking Cookies
⚠️ Important: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of ForexGroupBuy. Blocking functional or analytics cookies may reduce your experience quality but won't prevent basic usage.
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Local Storage: Stores larger amounts of data locally (e.g., cached product listings for faster loading).
- Session Storage: Temporarily stores data during your browsing session (e.g., form inputs to prevent data loss).
- Web Beacons (Pixels): Small transparent images used to track email opens (transactional emails only, not marketing).
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to this Cookie Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Significant changes will be communicated via:
- Email notification to registered users
- Banner notification on the website
- Updated consent prompt (if required)
Your Rights
Under privacy laws like GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California), you have the right to:
- Know what cookies and data we collect
- Access your data
- Delete your data
- Opt out of non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@forexgroupbuy.com or visit our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@forexgroupbuy.com
- Contact Form: forexgroupbuy.com/contact-us
- Privacy Policy: View full Privacy Policy