Cookie Policy

Last updated: 9 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Hashtag Coders ("we", "us"), a software company based in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit hashtagcoders.lk.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit—such as language preferences or analytics identifiers—so the site can work properly or so we can understand how it is used. Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

On hashtagcoders.lk we use cookies for limited, specific purposes:

  • Essential operation: To keep the website secure and functioning correctly.
  • Analytics: To measure traffic, page views, and how visitors move through our site so we can improve content and performance for users in Sri Lanka and internationally.

We do not use cookies to collect the contents of your contact form or schedule-demo form submissions. Form data is handled separately under our Privacy Policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for basic website functionality and security. Without them, some parts of the site may not work as intended. They do not track you across other websites for advertising purposes.

3.2 Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Approximate geographic region (derived from IP address)
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Referral source (how you arrived at our site)

Google Analytics processes this data on our behalf. Google may store and process analytics data on servers outside Sri Lanka. Google's privacy practices are described at policies.google.com/privacy.

Cookie / servicePurposeTypical duration
Google Analytics (_ga)Distinguishes unique visitors for usage statisticsUp to 2 years
Google Analytics (_gid)Distinguishes users for daily session reporting24 hours
Google Analytics (_gat)Throttles request rate to limit data collection1 minute

We do not currently use advertising or social-media tracking cookies on this website.

4. Form Data and Cookies

Information you submit through our contact form or schedule-demo form is stored as business records—not in browser cookies. We keep contact and demo form submissions for 12 to 24 months as explained in our Privacy Policy. Analytics cookies are separate and only help us understand general website usage.

5. How to Control Cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See help documentation for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
  • Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Do Not Track: If your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we aim to respect applicable legal requirements regarding analytics where feasible.

Blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of the website work. Essential cookies are needed for basic security and operation.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Analytics cookies are set by Google when you visit our site. We do not control how Google uses data outside our analytics configuration, but we configure Google Analytics for website measurement—not for selling your data. Third-party privacy policies apply to their services.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we change analytics tools, add new site features, or when laws in Sri Lanka require updates. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any revision.

8. Contact Us

Questions about cookies or analytics on our website? Contact Hashtag Coders in Jaffna, Sri Lanka:
admin@hashtagcoders.lk · +94 77 390 0929