Effective Date: 23 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Croftella ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Other similar technologies like web beacons, clear GIFs, pixel tags, and local storage can also gather information about your browsing activities. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies."
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
Examples include cookies used for authentication, security, load balancing, and your cookie preferences.
These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region you are in.
Examples include cookies used to remember your preferences and settings.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website based on visitor needs.
Examples include cookies used to count the number of visitors to our website, understand which pages are most popular, and see how visitors move around the site.
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
Examples include cookies used to show you relevant advertisements on other websites based on your interests and browsing history.
The following table lists the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| freelance_hub_cookie_consent | Necessary | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| freelance_hub_session | Necessary | Maintains your session state | Session |
| freelance_hub_preferences | Preference | Stores your website preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include:
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from our website and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads. We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies or how they may be used.
You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies through our cookie consent banner. You can customize your preferences by selecting which categories of cookies you want to allow. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on "Manage Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can:
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our website, and some services may not function properly.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org.
For cookies used for advertising purposes, you can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools such as:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Croftella
2 Anderson Pl, Edinburgh EH6 5NP
Email: privacy@croftella.com
Phone: +44 131 516 5160