Cookie Policy
This policy explains how I use cookies and similar technologies on this website.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
How Cookies Work
- • Store your preferences
- • Remember login information
- • Track website usage
- • Provide personalized content
Cookie Types
- • Session cookies (temporary)
- • Persistent cookies (long-term)
- • First-party cookies (this site)
- • Third-party cookies (external)
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Purpose: Website security, basic functionality
Duration: Session or as needed
Required: Yes
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow me to understand how visitors interact with my website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Purpose: Website performance, visitor insights
Duration: Up to 26 months
Required: No (can be opted out)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
Purpose: User preferences, theme settings
Duration: Varies by preference
Required: No
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Authentication session management | This website | Session | Essential |
| theme | Theme preference (light/dark mode) | This website | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Analytics and performance measurement | Google Analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | User behavior tracking | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Analytics |
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser.
What you can do:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Allow only certain types of cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Important notes:
- Blocking essential cookies may break website functionality
- Settings apply to all websites, not just this one
- Private browsing modes may still use some cookies
Opting Out of Analytics
If you prefer not to have your website usage tracked by analytics services, you can opt out:
Google Analytics Opt-out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
Download Google Analytics Opt-out Add-onThis website may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies:
Google Analytics
Used for website analytics and performance measurement. Google collects and processes data about your usage of this website.
Google Privacy PolicyVercel Analytics
This website is hosted on Vercel, which may collect technical data for performance monitoring and debugging.
Vercel Privacy Policy →When you first visit this website, you may see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you're comfortable with:
Accept All
Enable all cookies for the best experience
Customize
Choose specific cookie types
Essential Only
Only necessary cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by using the cookie settings link in the footer or by adjusting your browser settings.
I may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in my cookie usage or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or my use of cookies, please contact me:
I will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.