Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Rise Forge Media (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://riseforgemedia.com

Rise Forge Media is a digital marketing agency based in Virginia, United States.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with similar laws.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant advertising.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies set by Rise Forge Media
• Third-party cookies set by external service providers

Legal Basis for Processing (For EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, we rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Legal basis: Legitimate Interest

Analytics Cookies
Legal basis: Consent

Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Legal basis: Explicit Consent

Non-essential cookies are only activated after you provide consent via our cookie banner.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for:

• Website security
• Network management
• Form submissions
• Fraud prevention
• Session management

These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use:

• Google Analytics

Purpose:

• Measure website performance
  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Improve user experience

Data collected may include:

• IP address (anonymized where applicable)
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages

For EU visitors, analytics cookies are only set after consent.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

We use:

• Meta Pixel
• Google Ads Conversion Tracking

Purpose:

• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Deliver targeted ads
• Enable remarketing

These cookies may track browsing behavior across websites.

For EU/UK visitors, these cookies are activated only after explicit consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies improve website functionality and may include:

• Live chat tools
• Embedded videos
• CRM integrations
• Email marketing tools

Email Tracking

If you submit a contact form or subscribe to our communications, we may use tracking technologies such as pixels to measure:

• Email open rates
• Link clicks
• Engagement performance

Legal basis (EU/UK): Consent.

International Data Transfers

Some service providers, including Google and Meta, may process data outside your country of residence.

Where required, we rely on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Approved data transfer mechanisms
• Additional safeguards where applicable

7. Your Rights (GDPR – EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact:

privacy@riseforgemedia.com

Your Rights (California Residents – CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion
• Opt-out of sale or sharing

Rise Forge Media does not sell personal information.

Requests may be submitted to: privacy@riseforgemedia.com

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies by:

• Using our cookie consent banner
• Adjusting browser settings
• Deleting cookies manually

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when browser closes)
• Persistent cookies (remain until expiration or deletion)

Retention periods vary depending on service provider.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

Rise Forge Media

Website: https://riseforgemedia.com
Email: privacy@riseforgemedia.com
Phone: +15406202509

Manage cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above button. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050

Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US

Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.