Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 29, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies allow us to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
How We Use Cookies
Chaincode uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable essential website functionality
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how you use our website (analytics)
- To deliver relevant advertisements (marketing)
- To improve our website and services
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| chaincode-session | Manages your login session and security token (CSRF protection) | Session / 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences (localStorage) | Persistent |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
OptionalThese cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google / DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Checks browser supports cookies | Session |
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as embedded videos or live chat. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking the button below.
Please note that if you reject or disable cookies, some features of the website may not work as expected.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit:
Google Consent Mode
We use Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure that Google's advertising and analytics services respect your cookie choices. When you decline non-essential cookies, Google services operate in a restricted, privacy-preserving mode without storing identifying cookies on your device.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties:
- Google Privacy Policy (Analytics, AdSense, Fonts)
- Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our website or refer to our Privacy Policy for more information.