Cookie Policy — FlashForge Lab

1️⃣ What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. They allow the site to "recognize" you on subsequent visits, store settings and enable authorization.

By using flashforgelab.ru, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy. If you disagree — disable cookies in your browser (see section 5).

2️⃣ Cookies we use

Strictly necessary

Name	Purpose	Expiry
`PHPSESSID`	Session identifier. Needed for authorization, cart, chats and CSRF protection.	until browser closes
`user_token`	"Remember me" token — so you don't enter password every time.	30 days

These cookies cannot be disabled — without them the site cannot authorize you.

Functional

Name	Purpose	Expiry
`vkid_sdk:codeVerifier`	VK ID SDK technical parameter for secure VK login.	until browser closes
`vkidExtId`	VK ID external session identifier.	until browser closes

These cookies appear only if you log in or try to log in via VK ID.

3️⃣ Third-party cookies

Besides our own cookies, third-party cookies may be set when using certain features:

Service	Purpose	When
VK ID	Login via VK. Sets its own cookies to verify the session.	on VK login
Google Fonts	Loading Inter and Noto Sans SC fonts. Google may log your IP.	on all pages
unpkg.com	CDN for JavaScript libraries (VK ID SDK).	when opening login form
OpenStreetMap	Map tiles in the "Printers" section.	on /printers page

We do not use advertising cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Yandex.Metrica with retargeting). If this changes — we will update this page.

4️⃣ LocalStorage & SessionStorage

Besides cookies, the site uses browser localStorage to store interface settings. This data is not sent to the server and stays with you only:

Key	Purpose
`readNews`	List of read news IDs — to avoid showing them again.
`statsExpanded`	Stats panel state (expanded / collapsed).
`hideNewsUntil`	Time until which the news popup is hidden.

5️⃣ How to disable cookies

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Below — instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Яндекс.Браузер: Settings → Sites → Advanced site settings → Cookies

Important: If you disable all cookies, you cannot log in, post on the forum or place orders. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the site to work.

To disable only analytics and third-party cookies — use "Incognito" mode or blockers (uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger).

6️⃣ Retention

Session cookies: deleted when browser closes
Persistent cookies: up to 30 days (only "Remember me")
localStorage: until cleared by you or browser

7️⃣ Changes

We may update this Policy. The current version is always available on this page. The last update date is shown at the top.

8️⃣ Contacts

For questions related to the use of cookies:

📧 support@flashforgelab.ru

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Contents

1️⃣ What are cookies

2️⃣ Cookies we use

Strictly necessary

Functional

3️⃣ Third-party cookies

4️⃣ LocalStorage & SessionStorage

5️⃣ How to disable cookies

6️⃣ Retention

7️⃣ Changes

8️⃣ Contacts

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Contents

1️⃣ What are cookies

2️⃣ Cookies we use

Strictly necessary

Functional

3️⃣ Third-party cookies

4️⃣ LocalStorage & SessionStorage

5️⃣ How to disable cookies

6️⃣ Retention

7️⃣ Changes

8️⃣ Contacts