Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, analyze usage, and improve your browsing experience. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, while others require your prior consent.
2. Who Uses Cookies on This Site?
Cookies on this website are used by:
- Fortai Engine LLC – as website owner.
- Third-party providers such as:
- Hostinger – hosting and content delivery network (performance cookies).
- Google LLC – analytics and traffic measurement (analytical cookies).
- Web3Forms Inc. – secure form submission (functional cookies).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
In accordance with the standards of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and common industry frameworks such as the IAB U.S. Privacy Guidelines, we classify cookies into the following categories:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the website’s core functionality. These cookies enable basic features such as security, network management, and accessibility, and cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Performance or analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, measure traffic, and improve performance. These cookies are used only with your consent.
- Functional cookies: Allow the website to remember user preferences (such as language, region, or form inputs) to enhance user experience. These require prior consent.
- Advertising or targeting cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and limit the frequency of certain promotions. We currently do not use advertising cookies, but any future updates will be reflected in this policy.
4. Detailed List of Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Hostinger | Helps manage bot traffic and performance optimization | 30 minutes | Strictly Necessary |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users for analytics | 2 years | Analytical |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users for daily analytics | 24 hours | Analytical |
web3forms_session |
Web3Forms | Ensures secure form submissions and spam prevention | Session | Functional |
This list will be updated as we audit the cookies used by our website and third-party services.
5. Cookie Banner (First Layer)
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a banner with essential information and three clear buttons:
- ACCEPT ALL – allows all cookies (except those already necessary).
- REJECT ALL – disables all non-essential cookies.
- SETTINGS – opens a preferences panel where you can enable or disable cookie categories individually.
No cookies other than those strictly necessary will be installed until you have expressed your preference.
6. Cookie Settings Panel (Second Layer)
You can customize your cookie preferences at any time by reopening the configuration panel using the link located in the footer labeled "Cookie Settings". From there, you can enable or disable each category of cookies according to your choice.
7. How to Change or Withdraw Consent
You can change your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time via:
- The "Cookie Settings" link permanently available in the footer of this website.
- By clearing cookies through your browser settings. For guidance, see your browser's help section (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
8. Third-Party Platforms and External Tools
Fortai Engine LLC may operate through third-party platforms that use their own cookie systems (e.g., analytics or newsletter services). Although we cannot technically control their cookies, we provide transparent information below:
Google Analytics
Used for statistical analysis of website usage. More information: Google Cookie Policy.
Hostinger
Uses essential cookies for network optimization and load balancing. More information: Hostinger Privacy Policy.
Web3Forms
Processes contact forms securely, using session cookies for spam protection. More information: Web3Forms Privacy Policy.
If we integrate other services such as email platforms or analytics tools, their cookie categories will be translated to industry-standard categories (Necessary, Analytical, Advertising) and added to this document.
9. Responsibility and Compliance
Fortai Engine LLC acts as the data controller for cookies under our control and ensures:
- No non-essential cookies are installed without prior consent.
- Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.
- Consent logs are stored securely for verification if required by authorities.
- Users can easily revoke or modify consent at any time.
10. Contact
For any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Email: fortaiengine@proton.me
Subject: "Cookie Policy Inquiry – Fortai Engine LLC"