Cookies Policy
Last update: March 18, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Little Coding Things uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Throughout this policy, the terms "Little Coding Things", "our blog", "we", or "us" refer collectively to the blog Little Coding Things and its owners.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, login sessions, language settings, and other user behaviours to improve your browsing experience. Cookies can also be used for analytics, marketing, and security purposes.
What types of cookies do we use?
We use several types of cookies on Little Coding Things, including:
- Session cookies: temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device until expired or deleted.
- First-party cookies: set by our domain (littlecodingthings.com).
- Third-party cookies: set by external domains, for example analytics services and ad networks.
Why do we use cookies?
Cookies help us provide a better experience by enabling us to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Provide personalised content and ads
- Analyse traffic and improve site performance
- Prevent fraudulent activities and enhance security
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These keep the site working and remember the choice you make about the others. They cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
FCCDCF | 13 months | Stores the cookie and consent choices you make in the privacy message, so we do not ask again on every page. |
FCNEC | 13 months | Records your choice when you opt for non-personalised ads. |
__cfruid | Session | Cloudflare sets this cookie to identify trusted web traffic and keep the site available. |
Analytics
These tell us which posts people actually read, so we know what to write more of. Turning them off changes nothing you see.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
_ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data. |
_ga_* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. |
Advertising
These let Google choose which ads to show and avoid repeating them. Turning them off means you still see ads, just less relevant ones.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
__gads | 1 year 1 month | Google sets this cookie to measure how often you see an ad and which ads you have already been shown. |
__gpi | 1 year 1 month | Google Ads sets this cookie to store information about ad campaigns and to limit repeated ads. |
_gcl_au | 3 months | Google stores a unique ID here to measure whether an ad led to a useful visit. |
User consent
We use a cookie consent banner to obtain your explicit consent before setting any non-essential cookies, such as those for analytics or advertising. Only strictly necessary cookies are set by default.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link found in the footer of every page on our website.
Legal basis for processing
The legal basis for setting cookies on your device is your consent, except for cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, which we set based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional site.
Data retention
Personal data collected via cookies is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. For specific cookie durations, please refer to the cookie tables above.
International data transfers
Some third-party cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, Cloudflare, or MailerLite, may process your data outside the European Economic Area. We ensure that any such data transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.
Your rights
Under applicable data protection laws including the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to object to processing or withdraw your consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
How to control cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences directly on this site by clicking Cookie Settings. Additionally, most browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow cookies only from trusted sites
- Clear cookies automatically when closing the browser
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how our site functions or limit certain features.
Updates to this policy
We may update or revise this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our site after updates implies acceptance of the revised policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, please discontinue use of the blog.
Contact us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please visit our Contact us page to get in touch.