Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how CodeCraft North ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.codecraftnorth.co.uk.
CodeCraft North is a trading name of Carl Ball, sole trader registered in the United Kingdom.
We use cookies responsibly and only when necessary to make our website function securely and efficiently. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help sites work properly, improve performance, and collect limited information about how users interact with the site.
Cookies may be:
- Essential cookies: required for the website to function (e.g. security, server performance).
- Analytics cookies: used to understand visitor behaviour and improve the site.
- Marketing cookies: used for advertising or profiling (we do not use these).
3. How We Use Cookies
Our website uses only essential and anonymous analytics cookies. Specifically:
a. Essential cookies
These are required for:
- Security and firewall protection.
- Performance and uptime monitoring.
- Managing your cookie consent preferences.
Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly.
b. Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect aggregated, anonymous data such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page.
- Browser type, device type, and approximate location (region only).
This information helps us understand how our site is used and improve its content and structure. We do not use GA4 for advertising or personal profiling.
4. Cookies We Set
Below is an overview of the types of cookies used:
| Type | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | cf_clearance, __cf_bm | Cloudflare security and bot protection | Up to 30 minutes |
| Essential | ccn_consent | Stores your cookie preference | 6 months |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 site usage tracking (anonymous) | Up to 2 years |
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings panel. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
You can also use the consent options on our site to change your cookie preferences if available.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We do not serve any third-party marketing or tracking cookies. Where third-party services such as Google Analytics are used, data is processed under Google's Data Processing Agreement and subject to their Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Carl Ball
Email: hello@codecraftnorth.co.uk