Cookie Policy

How CodeForge Systems uses cookies and similar technologies

Last Updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

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).

2. What Are Cookies?

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).

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

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)

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

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:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • How you arrived at our website (referral source)
  • Browser and device type
  • Anonymized IP address
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)

We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and have disabled data sharing with Google for advertising purposes.

4. Cookie Consent

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:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage your cookie preferences

Your choice will be stored in a cookie so we remember your preference for future visits.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Through Our Website

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

5.2 Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Delete all cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser-specific instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and many other websites you visit.

6. Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

7. Third-Party Cookies

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.

8. Data Transfers

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.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding cookies and the data collected through them:

  • Right to withdraw consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to access: Request information about data collected via cookies
  • Right to deletion: Request deletion of data collected through cookies

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@codeforgesystems.co.uk.

10. Updates to This Policy

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.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: info@codeforgesystems.co.uk

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit: