Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1st January 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

devecrafting uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to help us understand how our site is being used. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Website Function: To ensure our website operates properly and securely
  • User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences between visits
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and identify areas for improvement
  • Performance: To monitor website performance and loading times
  • Security: To protect against fraud and maintain website security

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and providing customised content.

Cookie Details

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains session state and security Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - contains campaign and session data 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 24 hours Analytics
user_preferences Stores user interface and display preferences 6 months Functional

Third-Party Cookies

We use some third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display fonts on our website. When you visit our site, Google may collect information about your visit, including your IP address. This helps Google provide and improve their font service.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Notify you when a website tries to set a cookie

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality, whilst analytics and functional cookies help us improve your experience. Disabling these cookies may result in reduced website functionality or personalisation.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, whilst persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. The retention periods for our cookies are detailed in the cookie table above.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

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

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by using our cookie consent manager.