Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

This Cookie Policy explains how I use cookies and similar technologies on my personal website and how you can control them.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences (such as dark/light mode).

• Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Language settings
• Security and authentication

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help me understand how visitors interact with my website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps me improve the website's performance and content.

• Page views and visitor counts
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources and referrers
• Popular content and navigation patterns

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing a more personalized experience.

• Contact form preferences
• Newsletter subscription status
• Accessibility settings

My website may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the website, which is then used to compile reports and help me improve the site.

Social Media Platforms

If you interact with social media content on my website (such as sharing buttons), those platforms may set their own cookies.

Hosting and CDN Services

My website hosting and content delivery network providers may use cookies for performance optimization and security purposes.

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Set preferences for different types of cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions

• 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

Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
• Privacy-focused browser extensions

While you can browse my website with cookies disabled, some functionality may be affected:

• Your theme preference (dark/light mode) may not be remembered
• Some interactive features may not work properly
• I won't be able to analyze site performance to make improvements
• Your experience may be less personalized

Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled if you want to use the website normally.

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or my website's functionality. I will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

I encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how I use cookies and similar technologies.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or my use of cookies, please contact me:

• Email: juphin@golgai.com
• Website: Contact Form
• Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo