1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can store information about your preferences, login status, browsing history, and other data to personalize your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g., theme selection: light or dark mode)
• Understand how you use our website to improve functionality
• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Provide essential website functionality
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality and cannot be disabled.

3.2 Preference Cookies (Functionality)

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience.

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. We may use third-party analytics services in the future, which you can opt out of.

4. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use browser storage technologies such as:

• localStorage: Used to store preferences and settings persistently
• sessionStorage: Used for temporary data during your browsing session

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are covered by this policy.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These include:

5.1 Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as:

• GitHub: For displaying repositories and code
• Social Media Platforms: For share buttons or embedded posts

These third parties may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.

5.2 Hosting Services

Our website is hosted on GitHub Pages, which may set cookies for security and performance purposes. For more information, see GitHub's Privacy Statement.

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner with the following options:

• Accept All: Consent to all cookies and tracking technologies
• Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
• Learn More: Read this Cookies Policy for detailed information

6.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the website
• Using your browser's privacy settings to manage cookies
• Deleting localStorage through browser developer tools

6.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Configure cookie settings on a site-by-site basis

To manage cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Cookie settings
• Firefox: Cookie settings
• Safari: Cookie settings
• Edge: Cookie settings

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. While we respect your privacy choices, there is currently no universal standard for interpreting DNT signals. We recommend using our cookie consent banner to manage your preferences.

8. Cookies and Children

Our website is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or reject cookies, you may experience:

• Loss of personalized preferences (e.g., theme selection will not be saved)
• Repeated cookie consent banners on each visit
• Reduced functionality for certain features
• Inability to remember your settings

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to consent: We will request your explicit consent before using non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent at any time
• Right to access: Request information about cookies and data collected
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data

For more information about your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us: