Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 17, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone). They are used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track activity on the website
- Ensure security
- Personalize content
2. What Cookies Do We Use?
My website uses three categories of cookies:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are mandatory for the site to function and do not require your consent:
| Cookie |
Provider |
Duration |
Purpose |
cc_cookie |
Silktide Cookie Consent |
365 days |
Remember your cookie preferences |
| Session identifiers |
GitHub Pages |
1 session |
Security and site stability |
How to disable: Unfortunately, you cannot - they are essential for the site to work.
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help me analyze how visitors use the site:
| Cookie |
Provider |
Duration |
Purpose |
Data |
_ga |
Google LLC (Analytics) |
25 months |
Unique user identifier |
Anonymous ID |
_ga_[ID] |
Google LLC (Analytics) |
25 months |
Session and conversion tracking |
Session ID |
_gat |
Google LLC (Analytics) |
1 minute |
Request frequency limiting |
Request counter |
What Data We Collect:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on the site
- Device type (computer/phone/tablet)
- Operating system
- Web browser
- Approximate location (country level)
- Traffic source (search engine, direct, etc.)
How to Disable:
- Reject them during your first visit
- Click "Manage Preferences" in the cookie banner
- Disable them in your browser settings
Why We Collect Them:
- Understand which pages are popular
- Identify technical issues
- Improve user experience
- Measure effectiveness
2.3 Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies are used for conversion tracking and ad personalization:
| Cookie |
Provider |
Duration |
Purpose |
| Marketing cookies GA |
Google LLC |
25 months |
Conversion tracking |
What Data We Collect:
- Whether you clicked on links to my CV/portfolio
- Whether you downloaded documents
- Where you found my site (in ad context)
How to Disable:
- Reject during banner configuration
- Click "Manage Preferences"
Why We Collect Them:
- Improve advertising campaigns
- Measure ROI (return on investment)
- Better ad targeting
3. Cookie Providers and Their Policies
Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Silktide Cookie Consent Manager
4. How to Manage Cookies
In Our Cookie Banner
Easily change your preferences:
- Find the cookie banner at the bottom of the page
- Click "Preferences" / "Settings"
- Select which cookies you accept
- Click "Save Preferences"
In Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies:
Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and Security
- Cookies and Site Data
- Manage All Site Data
Firefox:
- Settings → Privacy & Security
- History → Cookies
- Manage Site Data
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy
- Manage Website Data
Edge:
- Settings → Privacy and Services
- Cookies and Other Site Data
Google Analytics Opt-Out Extension
Google provides a browser extension to disable Google Analytics on all sites:
👉 Download Google Analytics Opt-Out Extension
5. Third-Party Cookies
Your site may contain cookies from:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) - analytics
- Potentially LinkedIn, GitHub - if their widgets are embedded
These cookies are regulated by their own privacy policies.
6. GDPR/RODO Compliance
Fully GDPR Compliant:
- ✅ Requires explicit consent before loading Google Analytics
- ✅ Does NOT set analytics cookies without consent
- ✅ Consent is granular – you can choose individual categories
- ✅ You can withdraw consent at any time
- ✅ Silence is NOT treated as consent
7. Security
My cookies are:
- ✅ Encrypted (HTTPS)
- ✅ Stored on secure servers
- ✅ Protected against modification
- ✅ Secure against theft
8. Additional Resources