Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10/14/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience on our website:

Essential CookiesRequired

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like user authentication and security features. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • Session cookies for user authentication
  • Security cookies to prevent fraud
  • Cookie consent preference storage

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make when you use our website, such as remembering your login details, language preferences, or other customization options. They enhance your experience by providing personalized features.

Examples:

  • Remembering your login status
  • Saving your preferences and settings
  • Remembering items in your application form

Duration: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns. This helps us improve our website and provide better content and services.

Examples:

  • Blog post view tracking
  • Page visit statistics
  • User interaction analytics

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies when you visit our site. These cookies are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts on our website. Google may set cookies to optimize font delivery.

Purpose: Font optimization and delivery
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Google ReCAPTCHA v3Required

When enabled, we use Google ReCAPTCHA v3 to protect our forms from spam and abuse. Google sets cookies to analyse user behavior and determine if you are human.

⚠️ Cannot be disabled: ReCAPTCHA cookies are essential for form security and spam protection. Disabling these cookies would prevent you from submitting forms on our website.

Purpose: Spam protection and security
Category: Essential cookies (required for functionality)
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Terms: Google Terms of Service

Note: We do not currently use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or other tracking services. If we add such services in the future, this policy will be updated and you will be able to manage these cookies through your consent preferences.

Your Cookie Choices

You have control over how we use cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

Cookie Settings Page

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Settings page.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in your browser's "Options" or "Preferences" menu. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Cookie Retention

Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored for a specific period, typically 1-2 years
  • Consent Cookies: Your cookie preferences are remembered for 12 months

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice through our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@colchester.dev
Website: colchester.dev

This policy is part of our broader privacy framework.

Cookie Policy - Colchester.Dev