cookie 1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
As an SEO specialist, I use cookies to understand how visitors interact with my professional portfolio, which helps me optimize the content and performance for better user experience.
2. Technical & Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Internal | Session | Maintains user session state across page requests. |
| cookie_consent | Internal | 1 Year | Stores your preference regarding cookie usage. |
3. Analytical Cookies
These cookies allow me to count visits and traffic sources so I can measure and improve the performance of my site. They help me to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
monitoring Google Analytics
I use Google Analytics to monitor site traffic and user behavior. All data collected is anonymized and used solely for statistical analysis to improve SEO strategies and content relevance.
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In addition to my own cookies, I may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service and deliver advertisements through the service.
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: Helps me track conversions and retarget visitors from LinkedIn.
- Calendly: Used to facilitate meeting bookings directly on the contact page.
- Google Maps: Provides interactive maps showing my service location.
5. Manage Your Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use my website though your access to some functionality and areas of my website may be restricted.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about my use of cookies or other technologies, please email me at: privacy@seospecialist.com