Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How This Website Uses Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, understand how the site is used, and provide basic functionality. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Theme preferences (dark mode/light mode)
• Basic site navigation and security
• Remembering your language or region preferences

Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the site to work. These cookies typically do not collect personal information.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help me understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous information. This includes:

• Number of visitors and page views
• How visitors navigate through the site
• Which pages are most popular
• Average time spent on pages
• Geographic location (country/region level)
• Device type and browser information

This information is aggregated and anonymized. I use it to improve the website's content, design, and user experience.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred theme or language. These cookies provide enhanced, personalized features without collecting personal information.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into this website. These may include:

• Google Analytics: Used for website analytics and understanding visitor behavior
• Hosting Provider (Vercel): May set cookies for performance monitoring and security
• Social Media Embeds: If content from platforms like Twitter or GitHub is embedded, they may set their own cookies

Third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these services. I do not have control over these cookies.

Cookie Consent and Control

Managing Browser Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies have been set
• Block or delete all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Set preferences for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Use browser extensions that block analytics trackers
• Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on this website. While the site will still function, some features like theme preferences may not work properly, and you may need to set preferences each time you visit.

Cookie Duration

Cookies set by this website have varying durations:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Preference Cookies: May persist for up to 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Typically persist for up to 2 years

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Data Collected Through Cookies

Information collected through cookies on this website may include:

• IP address (usually anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and navigation paths
• Time and date of visit
• Time spent on pages

This data is used solely for improving the website and understanding visitor behavior. It is not used to personally identify individuals or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Relationship to Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with the Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about how personal data is collected, used, and protected on this website.

Updates to This Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how the website uses cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Please check back periodically for updates.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests, please contact me: