Cookie Policy
Last updated: 7 August 2026
This page explains the cookies and similar technologies used on thecodevendor.com, what each one is for, and how you stay in control of them. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your device. They let a site remember things between pages and visits - for example that your form submission is genuine, or that you have already made a cookie choice. Similar technologies such as local storage work the same way and are covered by this policy.
Our approach
We keep cookies to a minimum. We use no advertising cookies, we do not track you across other websites, and we do not sell your data.
Essential cookies are always on, because the site and its forms cannot work without them. Analytics cookies are off until you accept them. When you first visit, a banner asks for your choice; nothing analytical runs unless you select "Accept".
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always active)
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| thecodevendor_session | The Code Vendor | Keeps your browsing session working across pages. | 120 minutes |
| XSRF-TOKEN | The Code Vendor | Security token that protects our forms against cross-site request forgery. | Session |
| tcv_cookie_consent | The Code Vendor | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies, so we stop asking. Stored in your browser's local storage. | 12 months |
Analytics (only after you accept)
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes one visitor from another so we can count unique visits. | 2 years |
| _ga_<id> | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for our Google Analytics 4 property. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors over a 24 hour period. | 24 hours |
We use Google Analytics, loaded through Google Tag Manager, to understand which pages are useful and where the site can improve - for example which services people read about most. The reports we look at are aggregated. We do not use analytics to identify you personally.
Security and embedded content
Some third-party services we rely on may set their own cookies when the relevant feature is used:
- Google reCAPTCHA - protects our contact, careers and enquiry forms from automated spam. It is loaded when you interact with a form and is necessary to keep those forms usable.
- Google Maps - the embedded map on our contact page is served by Google and may set cookies when it loads.
- Google Fonts - used for typefaces on the site.
These are governed by Google's privacy policy.
Changing your choice
You can change your decision whenever you like:
Selecting "Reject" stops analytics cookies being set. Any Google Analytics cookies already stored can be cleared through your browser, as below.
Managing cookies in your browser
Every major browser lets you view, block and delete cookies from its settings or privacy section - in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge alike. You can also browse in a private or incognito window. Blocking all cookies, including essential ones, will stop parts of this site working properly, such as form submission.
Changes to this policy
If we add or remove a tool that uses cookies, we will update this page and the date at the top. Where the change requires it, we will ask for your consent again.
Contact
Questions about cookies or anything else on this page? Email contact@thecodevendor.com.
