Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Overview
BioForge uses a minimal cookie approach. We only set cookies that are strictly necessary for the Service to function. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or analytics cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, maintain user sessions, and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).
Cookies We Use
BioForge uses only essential cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language preference (EN/FR) on bioforge.science | 1 year | Essential |
| session | Maintains your authenticated session on app.bioforge.science | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks on app.bioforge.science | Session | Essential |
What We Do Not Use
- Advertising cookies: We do not display ads and do not set any advertising or retargeting cookies.
- Analytics cookies: We do not use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or any third-party analytics cookies.
- Tracking cookies: We do not track your browsing activity across websites.
- Social media cookies: We do not embed social media widgets that set cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block all or certain types of cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent BioForge from functioning correctly, as authentication requires session cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add new cookie types (which we have no plans to do). Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
For questions about our cookie practices, contact us at dpo@bioforge.science or see our Privacy Policy.