What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored 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 I Use Cookies
I use cookies minimally and only for essential purposes. Here's what I use:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies (Umami)
I use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool that is cookieless by design. Umami:
- Doesn't use cookies to track users
- Doesn't collect personal information
- Provides anonymous usage statistics
- Helps me understand how visitors use my site
Chat Widget Cookies (Tawk.to)
I use Tawk.to for the chat widget on my website. This service:
- Only activates after you give explicit consent
- Uses cookies to remember your chat preferences
- Allows you to continue conversations across sessions
- Can be disabled at any time through the chat widget settings
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookies on this website:
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit, you'll see a cookie banner where you can choose your preferences
- Browser Settings: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality
- Chat Widget: You can disable the chat widget at any time through its settings
Third-Party Services
My website uses these third-party services:
- Umami Analytics: Privacy-focused, cookieless analytics
- Tawk.to: Chat widget (consent-based)
- Vercel: Website hosting and performance optimization
Each service has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. I choose services that prioritize user privacy and data protection.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies are being used
- Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Access information about how your data is processed
- Request deletion of your data
Contact Me
If you have questions about cookies or this policy, please contact me through the contact form on this website. I'm happy to explain how I use cookies and help you manage your preferences.
Updates to This Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When I do, I'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.