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Last Updated: November 16, 2025

This cookie policy explains how Avish Portfolio Blog (https://blogs.avishportfolio.blog/) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

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

Types of Data Stored in Cookies

Cookies may store information such as:

  • Your browsing preferences
  • Login status and session information
  • Items in your shopping cart
  • Language and regional settings
  • Analytics and performance data
  • Advertising and marketing preferences

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website:

  1. Your browser requests the webpage from our server
  2. Our server sends cookies along with the webpage
  3. Your browser stores these cookies locally
  4. On future visits, cookies are sent back to our server
  5. This allows us to recognize you and personalize your experience

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Purpose: These cookies are essential for our website to function properly.

What They Do:

  • Enable core website functionality
  • Allow you to navigate between pages
  • Access secure areas of the website
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain until expiry)

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and do not require consent under most cookie laws.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security authentication cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

What They Do:

  • Collect anonymous information about page visits
  • Track which pages are most popular
  • Measure website performance and load times
  • Identify technical issues or errors
  • Understand user behavior patterns

Third-Party Services We Use:

Google Analytics

  • Tracks website traffic and user behavior
  • Provides demographic and interest data
  • Measures content effectiveness
  • Cookie Names: _ga, _gid, _gat
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • More Info: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

Examples of Data Collected:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Traffic sources (search engines, social media)
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Device and browser information
  • Screen resolution and window size

3. Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced features.

What They Do:

  • Remember your language preference
  • Save your display settings (dark mode, font size)
  • Store your region or location preferences
  • Remember usernames (not passwords)
  • Enable video or chat features
  • Personalize content based on your interests

Duration: Typically persistent cookies lasting from 30 days to 2 years

Examples:

  • Language selection cookies
  • Theme preference cookies
  • Video player settings
  • Comment form autofill

4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

What They Do:

  • Show you relevant ads based on your interests
  • Limit the number of times you see an ad
  • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Track conversions and sales
  • Build advertising profiles
  • Enable retargeting campaigns

Third-Party Advertising Networks:

Amazon Associates

  • Tracks referrals and purchases through affiliate links
  • Enables commission tracking
  • Duration: Up to 90 days
  • More Info: See our Affiliate Disclosure

Google AdSense (if applicable)

  • Serves personalized advertisements
  • Tracks ad performance
  • Cookie Names: IDE, DSID, FLC
  • Duration: Up to 2 years

Social Media Cookies

  • Facebook Pixel
  • Twitter tracking
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag
  • Pinterest Tag

Examples:

  • Retargeting cookies
  • Conversion tracking pixels
  • Ad impression cookies
  • Interest-based advertising cookies

5. Social Media Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable social media features and sharing.

What They Do:

  • Allow you to share content on social platforms
  • Enable social login functionality
  • Show social media feeds
  • Track social media interactions
  • Collect data for social networks

Third-Party Social Platforms:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter/X
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

Set by: Avish Portfolio Blog (our domain) Purpose: Enhance your experience on our website Control: We have direct control over these cookies Examples: Session cookies, preference settings

Third-Party Cookies

Set by: External services (Google, Amazon, Facebook, etc.) Purpose: Advertising, analytics, social media features Control: Controlled by third parties with their own privacy policies Examples: Google Analytics, Amazon Associates, Facebook Pixel

Important: We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services:

Cookie Duration and Expiry

Session Cookies

Duration: Deleted when you close your browser Purpose: Temporary data needed during your visit Examples: Shopping cart contents, login status

Persistent Cookies

Duration: Remain on your device until expiry or deletion Common Durations:

  • 30 days: Functionality preferences
  • 90 days: Amazon affiliate tracking
  • 1 year: Analytics and performance
  • 2 years: Advertising and marketing

Automatic Deletion: Persistent cookies automatically delete after their expiration date

How to Manage and Control Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

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
  • View this cookie policy

Browser Cookie Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome:

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  4. Manage exceptions for specific sites

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Click the menu button → Settings
  2. Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  3. Choose cookie preferences
  4. Manage exceptions

Safari:

  1. Safari menu → Preferences → Privacy
  2. Manage cookies and website data
  3. Block or allow cookies

Microsoft Edge:

  1. Click the three dots → Settings
  2. Privacy, search, and services
  3. Cookies and site permissions
  4. Manage and delete cookies

Mobile Browsers:

  • iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Block Cookies
  • Android Chrome: Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies

Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

NAI Opt-Out Tool: Use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool

DAA Opt-Out: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

European Users: Visit Your Online Choices

Consequences of Blocking Cookies

If you block or delete cookies:

You May Experience:

  • Reduced website functionality
  • Inability to save preferences
  • Repeated login requirements
  • Less personalized experience
  • Some features may not work properly

You Will Still Be Able To:

  • Browse our website content
  • Read blog articles
  • Access public information
  • Use basic website features

Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we:

  • Obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
  • Provide clear information about cookie usage
  • Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
  • Process data only for specified purposes
  • Ensure third parties comply with data protection

Your Rights Under GDPR:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent

ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)

The EU Cookie Law requires websites to:

  • Inform users about cookie usage
  • Obtain consent for non-essential cookies
  • Provide opt-out mechanisms
  • Keep records of consent

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination

Other Jurisdictions

We comply with cookie and privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including but not limited to:

  • UK GDPR and PECR
  • Canada’s PIPEDA
  • Brazil’s LGPD
  • Australia’s Privacy Act

Children’s Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly:

  • Collect personal information from children
  • Use cookies to track children
  • Target advertising to children

If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Services and Their Cookies

Google Services

Google Analytics

Google AdSense (if applicable)

  • Purpose: Display advertising
  • Cookies: IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, TAID
  • Privacy Policy: Google Advertising

Amazon Associates

Amazon Tracking Cookies

Social Media Platforms

Facebook

  • Purpose: Social sharing, Facebook Pixel tracking
  • Cookies: fr, datr, sb, c_user
  • Privacy: Facebook Data Policy

Twitter/X

LinkedIn

Cookie Policy Updates

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in cookie usage
  • New third-party services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Technological developments
  • User feedback and improvements

Notification of Changes

When we make significant changes:

  • We update the “Last Updated” date at the top
  • We may display a notification on the website
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

Your Responsibility

Please review this cookie policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Data Security and Cookie Protection

Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect cookie data:

  • Secure HTTPS connections
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Monitoring for unauthorized access

Limitations

While we strive to protect your information:

  • No system is 100% secure
  • We cannot guarantee absolute security
  • You use the website at your own risk
  • Third parties have independent security measures

International Data Transfers

Cross-Border Data Flow

Some cookies may transfer data internationally, including:

  • Analytics data to Google (USA)
  • Advertising data to various countries
  • Social media data to platform headquarters

Safeguards

We ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
  • Binding Corporate Rules

Your Cookie Choices Summary

You Can:

✓ Accept all cookies for full website functionality ✓ Reject non-essential cookies (may limit features) ✓ Customize preferences through our cookie banner ✓ Block cookies via browser settings ✓ Delete cookies at any time ✓ Opt-out of third-party advertising cookies ✓ Change your mind and update preferences later

We Recommend:

  • Keep essential cookies enabled for best experience
  • Review third-party privacy policies
  • Use browser privacy settings
  • Regularly clear unnecessary cookies
  • Stay informed about cookie usage

Contact Us About Cookies

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our cookie policy or cookie usage:

Website: https://blogs.avishportfolio.blog/ Contact Page: Contact Us Email: [Your Email Address]

Data Protection Requests

For GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy rights requests:

  • Access your data
  • Delete your data
  • Opt-out of processing
  • Withdraw consent

Please contact us using the information above.

Additional Privacy Resources

For comprehensive information about your privacy:

Cookie Policy Acknowledgment

By using Avish Portfolio Blog, you acknowledge that:

✓ You have read and understand this cookie policy ✓ You consent to our use of cookies as described (for non-essential cookies) ✓ You understand how to manage and control cookies ✓ You can withdraw consent at any time ✓ You are responsible for your browser cookie settings

Thank you for taking the time to understand our cookie usage. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.

External Cookie Resources