Cookie Policy
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file (typically made up of letters and numbers) that a website sends to your browser and stores on your device during each visit. On subsequent visits, cookies allow the site to recognize your browser, retain your preferences, and store other non-financial information. Cookies cannot run programs or carry viruses. The information collected through cookies is not used to personally identify you.
2. How we use cookies on forge.mql5.io
We use both session cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which are stored for a set period or until manually deleted). We use cookies for several purposes, such as:
- Authenticating access to Git repositories and your user profile
- Remembering language preferences and interface settings (such as light/dark mode, sidebar visibility, etc.)
- Securing requests (CSRF tokens)
- Analyzing traffic (this helps us understand which sections of Forge are most popular and improve the service
- Managing advertising and promoting MetaQuotes products on third-party resources
Most of the cookies we use are analytics-related. They help count visitors, measure page performance, and enhance search and navigation.
3. List of cookies used on the site
| Provider | Cookie | Description | Duration* | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetaQuotes Ltd | lang | Stores interface language preference | Session | Functional |
| MetaQuotes Ltd | session_id | Current session identifier | Session | Essential |
| MetaQuotes Ltd | _csrf | Security token | 1 day | Functional |
| MetaQuotes Ltd | _fz_uniq | Visitor pseudo-identifier for analytics | 1 year | Analytical |
| Finteza Analytics | _fz_ssn, _fz_fvdt | Traffic and performance analytics | 6 months / 1 year | Analytical |
* Duration periods are default values and may change as the website is updated.
4. Managing cookies
You can delete existing cookies or disable their storage through your browser settings. Please note that if you block cookies:
- You will not be able to sign in to your Forge account
- Your interface preferences will not be saved
- Certain pages and features (such as push notifications for new repository requests) may not function as expected
You can opt out of Facebook Pixel advertising cookies via the "Ads" section of your Facebook profile.
5. Contact
For any questions related to this Cookie Policy or the processing of personal data when using MetaQuotes websites and software products, please contact us via the "Contact and requests" form on MQL5.com. Include your full name and any relevant information to help us identify and respond to your request.