How CodeForge Systems uses cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how CodeForge Systems uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy complies with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain after you close your browser) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Purpose: Enable basic site functionality
Duration: Session
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (no consent required under PECR)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and website functionality. These cookies collect anonymized information.
Cookie Name: _ga, _ga_*, _gid
Purpose: Distinguish users and track website usage
Duration: Up to 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid)
Legal Basis: Consent required under PECR
Provider: Google LLC
Information Collected by Google Analytics:
We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and have disabled data sharing with Google for advertising purposes.
Under UK PECR regulations, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) on your device.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
Your choice will be stored in a cookie so we remember your preference for future visits.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
Browser-specific instructions:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and many other websites you visit.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
Apart from Google Analytics, we do not allow other third parties to place cookies on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and obtain your consent where required.
Google Analytics data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Google LLC has certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. We have also implemented appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding cookies and the data collected through them:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@codeforgesystems.co.uk.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@codeforgesystems.co.uk
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