This policy explains what cookies we use on www.codecrane.co.uk, why, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They're used to make sites work, remember your preferences, and — where you've agreed — to understand how the site is used and show relevant advertising.
The categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These are required for the site to function — keeping items in your cart, keeping you logged in, protecting forms against fraud, and remembering your cookie choice itself. These cannot be switched off, as the site won't work properly without them.
Analytics
Used only with your consent, these help us understand how visitors use the site (which pages are popular, how people navigate) via Google Analytics, so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
Marketing
Used only with your consent, these support advertising via Google AdSense. Without marketing consent, any ads shown are non-personalised.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cc_consent |
Remembers your cookie preferences | Strictly necessary | 180 days |
PHPSESSID |
Keeps your cart and login session working | Strictly necessary | Session (deleted on browser close) |
_ga, _ga_*, _gid |
Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors and sessions | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
Google AdSense cookies (e.g. IDE, test_cookie) |
Ad delivery and, with consent, personalisation | Marketing | Varies by cookie, up to 2 years |
Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie choices at any time using the Cookie Preferences link in the footer of every page — this reopens the consent panel where you can accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or choose analytics and marketing individually.
Browser controls
Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies directly in their settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will affect core functionality like your shopping cart.
Third-party cookies
Analytics and marketing cookies are set by Google, not by us directly. You can read more about how Google uses data in its own cookie policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our use of cookies changes. The current version is always available on this page, with the date it was last updated shown below.
Contact us
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