Cookie Policy
Last updated: 3 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Codolve uses, and how you can control or withdraw your consent at any time. This policy applies to the website available at codolve.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, to collect anonymous usage data, and to remember your preferences between visits.
2. Our Cookie Consent Approach
This website is designed to align with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy frameworks. We operate on an explicit opt-in basis for non-essential cookies. When you first visit our website, a consent banner is displayed. Analytics cookies are not placed until you actively click "Accept All" or enable analytics in the Manage Preferences panel.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information under the CCPA. We do not sell personal data. You may decline analytics cookies at any time using the consent banner or the Cookie Settings button in the footer.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Legal Basis | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core site functionality (e.g. theme preference, navigation state) | Legitimate interest | No — always active |
| Performance | Core Web Vitals and page-load timing via Cloudflare Web Analytics (no cookies set, no cross-site tracking, country-level data only) | Legitimate interest | No — no cookies or persistent identifiers used |
| Analytics | Anonymised traffic and usage analysis via Google Analytics 4 | Consent | Yes — explicit opt-in required |
Analytics Cookies Set by Google Analytics 4
These cookies are only placed if you opt in to analytics. When you withdraw consent, they are immediately deleted from your browser.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated pseudonymous identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years | Google LLC |
| _ga_M64RHB4Q3F | Persists session state for this specific GA4 property (Measurement ID). Used to maintain session continuity across pages. | 2 years | Google LLC |
4. Cloudflare Web Analytics
This website is served through Cloudflare's network. Cloudflare automatically injects a lightweight performance beacon (beacon.min.js) on every page load to measure Core Web Vitals and page-load timing. This script does not use cookies, does not fingerprint users, and does not track behaviour across sites.
- Provider: Cloudflare, Inc.
- Data collected: Page load time, Core Web Vitals, referring URL, country-level location (derived from IP)
- IP addresses are processed transiently by Cloudflare's infrastructure and are not retained by us; country-level aggregates are the only geographic data we access
- No cookies or persistent identifiers are set by this script
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest (performance monitoring with no cookies)
- Data processed in: USA (covered by Cloudflare's Data Processing Addendum and Standard Contractual Clauses)
- Cloudflare's Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
5. Google Analytics & Consent Mode v2
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with Google Consent Mode v2 enabled. This means that when you decline analytics cookies, our GA implementation signals "denied" to Google and no directly identifying data is collected or sent. GA4 may use modelled, aggregate data only when consent is not granted, in accordance with Google's privacy guidelines. Even when consent is granted, IP addresses are anonymised and no personal profiles are built by us.
- Provider: Google LLC
- Legal basis: Consent (opt-in required before any GA cookies are set)
- Data collected: Anonymised page views, session duration, referral source, device type
- IP anonymisation: Enabled — IP addresses are anonymised before storage; GA4 still processes pseudonymous identifiers, which are considered personal data under GDPR
- Data processed in: USA (covered by Google's Data Processing Agreement and Standard Contractual Clauses)
- Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
6. Managing & Withdrawing Consent
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time — withdrawal is as easy as giving consent. Use any of these methods:
- Cookie Settings button — available in the footer of every page. Clicking it opens the preferences panel where you can enable or disable analytics cookies instantly.
- Browser storage — clearing local storage for codolve.com and reloading the page will reset your preferences and re-display the consent banner.
- Browser settings — you can block or delete cookies directly through your browser. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect certain features of the site.
When you withdraw consent, analytics cookies are immediately deactivated and no further data is collected or sent to Google Analytics for your session.
7. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights
Depending on where you are located, additional rights and protections may apply:
- European Union / EEA (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data. You may lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
- United Kingdom (UK GDPR): Same rights as EU GDPR. Supervised by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
- California, USA (CCPA / CPRA): You have the right to know what personal data is collected, to opt out of its sale (we do not sell data), and to request deletion.
- Brazil (LGPD): You have the right to confirmation of processing, access, correction, anonymisation, and deletion of personal data.
- Canada (PIPEDA): You have the right to access your personal information and challenge its accuracy.
- Australia (Privacy Act): You have the right to access and correct personal information held about you.
- Other jurisdictions: We aim to apply privacy-respecting defaults globally. Contact us to exercise any rights available under your local law.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
9. Contact Us
For any questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
contact@codolve.com
You may also email us to request deletion of any analytics data associated with your visits. We will respond within 30 days.
