Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Learn about how we use cookies and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about how you use our website, including:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you reached our website (search engine, direct link, etc.)
- Your device and browser information
- Your general location (city/country level)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Providing personalized content
- Improving website performance
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, including:
- Google Fonts: Used to display custom fonts on our website
- Font Awesome: Used to display icons on our website
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set your browser to ask for permission before setting cookies
- Configure your browser to delete cookies when you close it
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
Opt-Out Options
For specific third-party services:
- Google Analytics: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: You can manage your Google Ads preferences through Google Ads Settings
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
The specific duration of each cookie depends on its purpose and the service that sets it. You can view the expiration date of cookies in your browser's developer tools.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding cookies:
- Right to Information: You have the right to be informed about how we use cookies
- Right to Consent: You have the right to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Right to Object: You can object to the use of cookies for certain purposes
- Right to Access: You can request information about what data is collected through cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this cookie policy, please contact us:
Email: hello@alexroas.com
Website: Contact Form
You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.