Last updated: 18 October 2026
In short. We only use what the site needs to work, plus analytics if you agree. Nothing optional loads until you choose, and there are no advertising cookies. You can change your choice at any time with Cookie settings in the footer.
Essential (always on). These are stored in your own browser, aren't sent to anyone, and aren't used for tracking.
| Name | Type | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| rf_consent | Local storage | Remembers your cookie choice | 12 months |
| rf_currency | Local storage | Remembers your currency for the quote form's budget options | Until you clear it |
| rf_bar_dismissed | Local storage | Hides the announcement bar after you close it | 7 days |
| rf_estimate | Session storage | Carries your MVP estimate into the quote form and booking calendar | Until you close the tab |
| rf_booking_prefill | Session storage | Fills in the booking calendar with details you've just typed | Until you close the tab |
Analytics (only if you accept). Set by Google Analytics on ryoforge.com. Advertising features are turned off.
| Name | Provider | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Tells visits apart, so we can count visitors | 2 years | |
| ga* | Keeps the state of your current visit | 2 years |
Session insights (only if enabled and you accept). Set by Microsoft Clarity.
| Name | Provider | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| _clck | Microsoft | Recognises a returning browser | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft | Groups page views into one session | 1 day |
| CLID | Microsoft | Identifies the first time Clarity saw this browser | 1 year |
Third-party services.
- Cal.com shows the booking calendar on the booking, quote and thank-you pages. It may use its own cookies to make scheduling work. See Cal.com's privacy policy.
- Google Fonts delivers our fonts. Your browser connects to Google's servers to download them, which shares your IP address with Google. No cookie is set.
Changing your choice. Use Cookie settings in the footer at any time. Turning analytics off deletes its cookies on this site. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, and the site will still work.
More information. See our Privacy policy, or email info@ryoforge.com.