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Cookies Policy

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Last Updated: [10/23/25]

Forged & Hewn LLC (“Forged & Hewn”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.forgedandhewn.com (“Website”) to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and support our online store and client communications.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy unless you disable them using the settings described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – which are deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

  • First-party cookies – set by our domain (forgedandhewn.com).

  • Third-party cookies – set by services we use (like Google Analytics, social media, or payment processors).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

(a) Essential / Functional Cookies

These cookies are required for our Website and online store to operate properly. They enable functions such as:

  • Adding items to your cart and completing checkout;

  • Maintaining session state and security;

  • Enabling login or form submission for custom project inquiries.

Disabling these cookies may cause parts of the Website to stop working correctly.

(b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve design, content, and usability.

  • Example: Google Analytics (anonymized IP tracking enabled) records how visitors arrive, what pages they view, and how long they stay.

  • Data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

(c) Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies may track browsing activity to display relevant ads or retarget visitors.
Examples include:

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel for retargeting users who visit our site;

  • Google Ads remarketing tags;

  • Email marketing tracking (if you subscribe to our newsletter).

We only use these cookies when you consent through our cookie banner or pop-up.

(d) Preference Cookies

These remember your preferences — such as language, location, or cookie settings — so that you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit.

4. Third-Party Services

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies through our Website for purposes including analytics, advertising, and embedded media. These may include:

  • Google Analytics & Google Ads

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel

  • Wix platform cookies (for functionality and analytics)

  • YouTube or Vimeo (for embedded videos)
    Each third party has its own privacy policy governing how it uses cookie data.

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5. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can control or delete cookies using your browser settings.

Here’s how to adjust settings in popular browsers:

If you disable cookies, some parts of our Website (including checkout and inquiry forms) may not function properly.

You may also control advertising cookies using:

  • Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

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6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature. At this time, we do not respond to such signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for compliance. However, you may still disable cookies manually as described above.

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7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. Continued use of the Website after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Forged & Hewn LLC
Email: contact@forgedandhewn.com

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