FORRESTCookie and Tracking Policy
This policy explains the cookies, browser storage, and similar technologies used on forrestthesocialapp.com, the FORREST web app, and the FORREST mobile apps. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
1. The short version
We use only what the Service needs to work, stay secure, and measure performance.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics services.
We do not track you across other companies' apps or websites, and the mobile apps do not use Apple's advertising identifier.
2. Website and web app
| Name or type | Where stored | Purpose | Category | How long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-in token | Browser local storage | Keeps you signed in to the web app | Strictly necessary | Until you sign out, or 24 hours |
| Device identifier | Browser local storage | A random ID that lets you see and sign out devices in Login Activity | Strictly necessary | Until you clear site data |
| App preferences | Browser local storage | Remembers settings such as language | Functional | Until you clear site data |
| Hosting security cookies | Cookie | Set by our hosting provider to route traffic and block attacks | Strictly necessary | Session to 1 day |
Our first-party usage measurement sends events such as page and button views to our own servers, without cookies, with names, phone numbers, and email addresses removed, and with IP addresses shortened.
Because we use only strictly necessary and functional storage, we do not show a cookie consent banner. If we ever add optional analytics or other non-essential cookies, we will ask for your consent first and update this policy.
3. Mobile apps
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Secure device storage (iOS Keychain, Android Keystore) | Stores your sign-in token and device identifier securely |
| App preferences storage | Remembers your settings |
| Crash and performance monitoring software | Reports crashes and slow screens, with personal details removed |
| First-party usage events | Measures which features are used, with personal details removed |
The apps contain no advertising or third-party analytics software development kits.
4. Images on our welcome screens
Some images shown on our website and app welcome screens may load from third-party image services. When they load, your device sends those services your IP address and basic browser information, as with any web request. They do not receive your FORREST account information.
5. Your choices
Clear local storage or site data in your browser settings. You will be signed out.
Our Global Privacy Control handling is described in Your Privacy Choices.
In the mobile apps, sign out or delete the app to remove stored data from your device.
6. Contact
privacy@forrestthesocialapp.com