Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 April 2026
This page lists every cookie that can be set by chedgzoy.com, explains why each one is there and tells you how to accept, refuse or later withdraw your consent.
For how cookies fit into the broader picture of how the site handles data, see the Privacy Policy.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website can store on your device. Cookies allow a site to recognise your browser between requests. Some are essential for the site to work, others are optional and only set if you agree to them.
2. How consent works on this site
On your first visit you will see a banner at the bottom of the page asking you to Accept or Reject non-essential cookies. Until you choose, no non-essential cookies are set.
- Essential cookies are always set because the site cannot function without them. They do not track you across websites.
- Analytics cookies (if and when added) are only set if you choose "Accept".
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense, if and when added) are only set if you choose "Accept".
Your choice is remembered in a local preference stored on your own device (cc_consent in localStorage), not sent to any server. You can change your mind at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in the footer.
3. Cookies currently set by this site
Required for the site to function
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Distinguishes real users from bots. Used for DDoS protection and to keep the site accessible. Not used for tracking. | 30 minutes |
cf_clearance |
Cloudflare | Confirms a security challenge has been passed so you are not asked to solve it again on every page. Set only if you hit a security check. | Up to 1 year |
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* |
chedgzoy.com | Protects forms (such as the eBay item lookup and the image converter) against cross-site request forgery. Set only when a form is submitted. | Session |
cc_consent (localStorage) |
chedgzoy.com | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies so the banner doesn't reappear. Technically a browser storage key, not a cookie, but listed here for transparency. | 1 year |
Not currently used
No analytics cookies are set on this site today. If an analytics tool is added in future, it will only be loaded after you have clicked "Accept" in the cookie banner, and the list above will be updated.
Not currently used
No advertising cookies are set on this site today. If advertising through Google AdSense is enabled in future:
- Google and its partners will set cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. This includes Google's DoubleClick DART cookie.
- These cookies will only be set if you have clicked "Accept" in the cookie banner on this site.
- You can opt out of personalised Google advertising at any time at adssettings.google.com.
- More information is at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
4. Third-party content on the site
A few external resources are loaded on every page and are listed for full transparency, even though none of them sets a cross-site tracking cookie:
- Font Awesome (served from
cdnjs.cloudflare.com): icon stylesheet only. - Devicon (served from
cdn.jsdelivr.net): technology logo stylesheet only. - Buy Me a Coffee appears only as a link. No script is loaded from their domain on this site; their cookies apply only if you click through.
The fonts used by the site (Inter and JetBrains Mono) are served from chedgzoy.com itself, not from Google Fonts, so no visitor data is shared with Google just by loading a page.
5. Changing or withdrawing consent
You can change your mind at any time in two ways:
- Click Cookie Settings in the footer of any page to re-open the banner and change your choice.
- Clear cookies and site data for chedgzoy.com in your browser. The banner will appear again on your next visit.
You can also view or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete specific cookies. But blocking essential cookies will stop parts of the site working.
6. More information
For general information about cookies and UK law, see the ICO guidance on cookies or allaboutcookies.org.
7. Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent via the contact form.