Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 15, 2024 Last Updated: January 15, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how andrewkoski.com ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Session Management: Maintaining your browsing session
- Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery
- Preferences: Remembering your cookie consent choices
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience.
- Vercel Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized usage data including page views, navigation paths, and performance metrics
- Vercel Speed Insights: We collect Core Web Vitals and performance data to optimize website speed
Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features:
- Theme Preferences: Remembering your display preferences
- Content Preferences: Personalizing content recommendations
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content or services from third parties that set their own cookies:
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics services
- SendGrid: Email delivery for newsletters
- Cloudflare: Security and performance services
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies
How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers
- 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 > Manage and delete cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality.
Cookie Retention
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for up to 12 months
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Website: andrewkoski.com/contact
This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 15, 2024. Please review this policy periodically for any changes.