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Cookie Policy – codevelo.org
Last reviewed: January 2026
Next review: January 2027
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on https://codevelo.org, in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
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1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to ensure the site functions correctly, remains secure, and provides access to embedded features such as forms and video content.
Cookies may be:
• first-party cookies (set by this website), or
• third-party cookies (set by services embedded on the site)
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2. Cookies used on codevelo.org
A scan of codevelo.org identified third-party cookies only, along with local storage items required for essential functionality.
Codevelo.org does not use advertising or profiling cookies.
Non-essential cookies are used only with user consent.
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3. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for website security and core functionality and do not require consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare (via Elementor / HubSpot) | Distinguishes human visitors from bots to protect the site | ~30 minutes |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | YouTube | Stores user privacy preferences for embedded video content | ~5 months |
These cookies support:
- protection against malicious traffic
- secure content delivery
- basic site stability
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4. Functionality cookies
These cookies support enhanced features initiated by the user, such as form submissions.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _cfuvid | HubSpot / hsforms.com | Maintains session consistency for embedded forms | Session |
Functionality cookies are not used for advertising or behavioural tracking.
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5. Media and third-party content cookies
Codevelo.org includes embedded media content, such as YouTube videos.
When video content is loaded, YouTube may set the following cookies:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSC | YouTube | Tracks views of embedded videos | Session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Stores video player preferences and interface settings | ~5 months |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | YouTube | Supports controlled feature rollout | ~5 months |
These cookies are set only after consent via the cookie consent tool.
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6. Local storage
The following local storage items are used and are considered strictly necessary for site functionality:
• Chatra.clientId
• Chatra.referrer
• Chatra.lastPageViewAt
• Chatra.hostedItems
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7. Analytics cookies
Codevelo.org may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics cookies:
• are used only with explicit consent
• collect aggregated and anonymised usage data where possible
• help improve website performance and content
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8. Managing your cookie preferences
You can accept, reject, or manage cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link or browser settings.
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9. Third-party services
Embedded services may include:
• HubSpot
• YouTube
• Cloudflare
• Chatra
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10. Updates to this policy
This Cookie Policy is reviewed regularly and updated when required.
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