Cookie Policy
This page explains how Forestall uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can control them.
1. Overview
This Cookie Policy covers the cookies and similar technologies used on forestall.io. Here is a quick summary:
- Why we use cookies: to keep the site working, improve performance, and understand usage.
- What you control: you can accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies.
- Cookie types: first-party and third-party cookies, plus similar technologies.
- Update settings: use "Manage Cookie Preferences" anytime.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies and similar technologies help websites function and improve your experience. They include:
- Cookies: small text files stored on your device to remember preferences or enable features.
- Local/session storage: browser storage that can persist settings for performance and UX.
- Pixels/tags: tiny scripts or images used to measure page interactions.
- Similar identifiers: other technologies that help recognize browsers or sessions.
Some cookies are required for the site to function. Others help us understand and improve the experience.
3. What we use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary (Essential): required for site security, core functionality, and your cookie choices.
- Preferences (Optional): remembers your settings to make the site feel consistent.
- Analytics (Optional): helps us understand how the site is used so we can improve it.
- Marketing (Optional): measures campaign performance and helps limit repeated messages.
The exact cookies present can vary depending on pages you visit and your preferences.
4. Your choices
Browser cookie settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser:
Blocking all cookies may impact site functionality.
If your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we'll treat it as a preference signal where feasible.
Manage via Forestall
- Change consent at any time
- Withdraw consent without affecting essential cookies
- Settings apply to this browser/device
5. Cookie list
This inventory is updated as our site evolves. If you see something unexpected, contact us.
| Cookie / Identifier | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fs_cookie_consent | Forestall | Essential | Stores cookie choices | 6 months |
| fs_session | Forestall | Essential | Maintains secure session state | Session |
| _clck / _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Analytics | Session recording and heatmap analytics | 12 months |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Analytics | Identifies unique users for analytics | 12 months |
| smuuid | Semrush | Marketing | SEO analytics and site performance tracking | 12 months |
| apollo_token | Apollo.io | Marketing | Website visitor identification and lead tracking | 6 months |
6. Third-party cookies
- When third parties are involved: some features may rely on third-party services (e.g., analytics, embedded videos). These providers may set their own cookies if enabled.
- Embedded content: embedded media may behave like you visited the provider directly.
- Data sharing: we limit third-party cookies to what's necessary for the enabled feature and your consent choices.
Prefer fewer third parties? Disable Analytics/Marketing in your preferences.
7. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our website. When we do, we'll revise the "Last updated" date at the top.