Information about the cookies and similar technologies used on the DeltaForge website.
Effective date: 29 March 2026. Last updated: 29 March 2026.
This Cookie Policy explains how Business IQ Services Ltd, trading as DeltaForge ("we", "us", "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at deltaforge.org (the "Website"). It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
By using the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit, you may accept or reject optional cookies. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Website to function.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to the site operators. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
We categorise the cookies used on our Website as follows:
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website cannot operate without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
df_session |
Maintains your authenticated session with the DeltaForge platform | Session | Session |
df_csrf |
Cross-site request forgery protection token | Session | Session |
df_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences so that the banner is not shown again | Persistent | 365 days |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you do not permit these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
df_theme |
Remembers your selected colour theme (dark/light) | Persistent | 365 days |
df_locale |
Stores your language and regional preferences | Persistent | 365 days |
df_sidebar |
Remembers sidebar collapse/expand state in the platform UI | Persistent | 30 days |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the performance and usability of our Website. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
df_analytics_id |
Anonymous visitor identifier for aggregated usage analytics | Persistent | 365 days |
df_analytics_session |
Groups page views into a single browsing session for analytics | Session | 30 minutes |
_ga |
Set by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors and measure aggregated site usage | Persistent | 2 years |
_ga_<id> |
Set by Google Analytics to persist session state for aggregated site usage | Persistent | 2 years |
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics sets the cookies listed above and processes the data on our behalf with IP anonymization enabled. These cookies are loaded only after you grant consent to the Analytics category, and you can withdraw that consent at any time through the cookie settings. For details on how Google handles this data, see Google's Privacy Policy.
We do not currently set any marketing or advertising cookies. Should this change in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and obtain your explicit consent before setting any such cookies.
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner will be displayed, allowing you to:
You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. The following links provide instructions for common browsers:
In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:
Strictly necessary cookies are set under the legitimate interest exemption in Regulation 6 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as they are essential for providing the service you have requested.
All other cookies are set only with your explicit consent, which you may give or withdraw at any time via the cookie consent banner or footer link.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Material changes will be communicated through the Website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
Business IQ Services Ltd (trading as DeltaForge)
Email: privacy@deltaforge.org