1. INTRODUCTION This Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) describes cookies and how Daniel Ames uses cookies at amesdaniel.com. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
This policy details how we use cookies and similar technologies on the website. As further described below, we use cookies to improve the usability of our website as well as to understand how our content is consumed. The use of non-essential cookies is only allowed with your consent.
You are free to choose whether or not you want to accept or deny the use of cookies through our Cookie Consent Banner. In your browser security settings, you can also adjust what cookies you want to accept, block, or delete.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES? Cookies are small files that are sent to and stored on your computer or mobile device by the websites you visit. Cookies are stored in your browser’s file directory. Next time you visit the site, your browser will read the cookie and relay the information back to the website.
3. COOKIE CATEGORIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE
By domain:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by this website (e.g., to remember your preferences).
- Third-party cookies: Set by our partners or external services (e.g., Google Analytics).
By persistence:
- Session cookies: Only exist while you are visiting the website and are deleted afterwards.
- Persistent cookies: Are kept between visits (e.g., to remember you don’t want to see the banner again).
4. WHY DO WE USE COOKIES? We use cookies to offer you a smoother and more personalized experience.
- Strictly Necessary (Basic Functions): These cookies are essential for running our website (e.g., security, load balancing, and accessibility). The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytics & Performance (Site Improvement): These cookies enable us to improve our website by looking at how it is used. We use Google Analytics to understand unique users reading a particular article or to see which content is popular. All data is anonymized.
- Functional (Preferences): These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or your consent status.
5. WHICH COOKIES ARE USED? Instead of a static list that might become outdated, we use an automated scanning tool to maintain an accurate list of cookies. You can view the full, up-to-date list of specific cookies currently in use, categorized by type, by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” (or the small cookie icon) located at the bottom of our website.
6. HOW CAN I MANAGE COOKIES? You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Banner that appears when you first visit the website.
Additionally, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Different browsers use different ways to disable cookies, usually found under a “Tools” or “Options” menu.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: If you wish to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP THE INFORMATION? It depends on the type of cookies. Session cookies expire when you close the browser. Persistent cookies have typical expiration dates ranging from a few days up to one year (e.g., Google Analytics retention).
8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY We may from time to time change this Policy to reflect changes in technology or legislation. We recommend that you re-visit this Policy periodically.
9. CONTACT If you have additional questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]
