Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Adam Herrera ("I", "me", "my") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit my website. This policy should be read alongside my Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Last updated: January 13, 2025

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help:

  • Make my website work as you'd expect
  • Remember your settings during and between visits
  • Improve the speed/security of the site
  • Allow you to share pages with social networks
  • Continuously improve my website for you

3. Types of Cookies I Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.

  • Session cookies
  • Security cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help me understand how visitors interact with my website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Performance cookies
  • Usage pattern cookies

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

  • Language preference cookies
  • Theme preference cookies

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time. Some cookies are 'session cookies', which exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are 'persistent cookies', which survive after your browser is closed and can be used by websites to recognize your computer when you re-open your browser later.

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience. Below are links to manage cookies in common browsers:

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on my pages. These include:

  • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
  • Social media platforms (when you use share buttons)
  • External content providers (like embedded videos)

7. Your Consent

When you first visit my website, you will be shown a cookie banner informing you about the cookies I use and asking for your consent to place non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer of my website.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about my Cookie Policy, please contact me through the contact form on my website.