Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how visitors use pages.

How we use cookies

Forestcore Institute uses a minimal set of cookies. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality. Analytics cookies help us understand page usage and are only activated if you accept them via our consent banner.

Cookies we use

Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
forestcore_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted or rejected)	1 year	Forestcore Institute
_ga	Distinguishes unique visitors for analytics	2 years	Google Analytics (if accepted)
_ga_*	Maintains session state for analytics	2 years	Google Analytics (if accepted)

Managing cookies

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using the banner on your first visit. Rejecting analytics cookies does not affect site functionality. You can also clear cookies through your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser; consult your browser's help documentation.

Third-party cookies

If you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics may set additional cookies subject to Google's privacy policy. We do not control third-party cookie behavior.

Impact of disabling cookies

Disabling essential cookies may prevent the consent banner from remembering your choice, causing it to reappear on each visit. Disabling analytics cookies prevents us from collecting aggregated usage statistics but does not limit access to any page or form.

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