Cookie & Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie & Privacy Policy explains how ProxyForge (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies on www.proxyforge.co.uk to provide functionality and secure your experience.
2. What We Store and Why
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Authentication Storage
We use secure cookies or local storage to manage login sessions and keep you logged in. These are strictly essential and no personal data is exposed or shared.
Legal basis: strictly necessary for service provision. -
Basket Storage (Local Storage)
We store your shopping basket items in local storage so you can add items and proceed to checkout reliably. This storage is essential for the core functionality of the site.
Legal basis: strictly necessary for service provision. -
User Meta Data
We store small pieces of data about your account in local storage so that the application doesn't have to make unnecessary network requests to show/hide. Legal basis: strictly necessary for service provision. -
Signup Flow Information
We store crucial information (referral code) as part of the referral link to ensure that the correlation to the correct referrer occurs. Legal basis: strictly necessary for service provision. -
Colour Theme Preference (Theme Cookie/Local Storage)
We save your chosen colour theme (e.g., light or dark mode) to enhance your browsing experience. This is a preference, not essential for the site to operate.
Legal basis: preference; non-essential.
3. Do We Need Consent?
- Essential storage (auth, basket, etc.) → No consent required, but must be documented.
- Theme preference → Generally no explicit consent required, but should be disclosed and described in the policy.
As long as you’re not tracking users, using analytics, ads, or other non-essential services that collect personal data, a simple notice explaining what you store and why is sufficient for compliance with UK PECR and UK GDPR.
4. Optional Additional Storage
If you plan to add analytics or other tracking tools in the future, those will require an explicit consent banner (opt-in) and separate opt-out choices.
5. Summary Table
| Storage Type | Purpose | Essential? | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auth (cookie/storage) | Session/authentication | Yes | No |
| Basket (local storage) | Shopping functionality | Yes | No |
| Colour Theme (preference) | User experience preference | No | No (disclosure only) |
6. Your Rights & Opt-Out Options
You can clear your browser’s cookies or local storage at any time. This may log you out or reset your basket and theme preferences, but will not affect your account or data stored server-side.
7. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations.
Last updated: 18 August 2025