Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 13, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website or use an application. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to site owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how LimeForge and our applications, including AgeVerify, use cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Operations: To ensure our website and apps function correctly
  • Authentication: To keep you logged in and secure
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
  • Analytics: To understand how our services are used and improve them
  • Age Verification: To remember visitor verification status (optional feature in AgeVerify)

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Examples:
  • Session management
  • Security tokens
  • Load balancing
Retention:

Session or up to 24 hours

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings.

Examples:
  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings
  • Remember verification (AgeVerify)
Retention:

Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our services.

Examples:
  • Page views
  • Feature usage
  • Error tracking
Retention:

Up to 2 years

AgeVerify Cookies

Our AgeVerify application uses specific cookies to provide age verification functionality:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
lf_av_verifiedRemembers that a visitor has completed age verification30 days (configurable)
lf_av_sessionSession identifier for analytics (Pro plan only)Session

Note: The "Remember visitors" feature is optional and can be enabled/disabled by store owners in the AgeVerify settings.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Shopify: Platform cookies for app functionality and billing
  • Google reCAPTCHA: To protect our contact form from spam (on limeforge.io)
  • Analytics Services: To help us understand service usage

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Be aware that blocking all cookies may impact site functionality.

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

AgeVerify Settings (For Store Owners)

If you're a Shopify merchant using AgeVerify, you can control the "Remember visitors" feature in your app settings. Disabling this feature will prevent AgeVerify from setting cookies on your visitors' devices.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals but continue to monitor developments in this area.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

LimeForge

Email: privacy@limeforge.io

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