Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 23-09-2026
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This Cookie Policy explains how MD Faruk Abdulla ("I", "me", or "my") uses cookies, local storage, and similar web technologies on this personal portfolio website (witrfaruk.vercel.app).
We respect your privacy choices and provide transparent, granular control over tracking technologies in full compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies and Web Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by web servers when you browse pages. They allow websites to remember user preferences, maintain session state, and understand interaction trends.
In addition to HTTP cookies, this site may utilize Local Storage (browser-stored key-value pairs) to remember lightweight client-side choices, such as your visual theme (light or dark mode) and your cookie banner selections, without sending redundant data on every HTTP header request.
2. Categories of Cookies & Storage Used
We categorize web technologies on this website into three distinct groups:
A. Strictly Necessary & Security (Essential)
Always ActiveThese items are required for the website to function securely and preserve your fundamental preferences. They do not require consent under Art. 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.
- theme: Local storage key storing your visual mode preference (dark/light). Lifespan: Persistent.
- cookie_consent: Local storage key recording your cookie consent preferences. Lifespan: 12 months.
- Cloudflare Turnstile Tokens: Ephemeral session tokens utilized to distinguish human visitors from automated bots on contact submissions. Lifespan: Session / Short-lived.
B. Analytics & Performance Cookies
Requires ConsentHelp us understand how visitors interact with the site, discover popular articles, measure page load speeds, and improve content structure.
- _ga, _ga_*: Google Analytics 4 cookies (Properties:
G-Y1K0SH23KPandG-ZB1DFPPKW1) used to aggregate non-identifiable visitor metrics. Lifespan: Up to 2 years.
C. Marketing & Engagement Pixels
Requires ConsentAllows measurement of engagement campaigns and attribution for external professional channels.
- _fbp: Meta Pixel cookie (Pixel ID:
1430932598375836) used to understand campaign interactions. Lifespan: 90 days.
3. Consent Management & Opting Out
When you first land on our website, a Cookie Consent modal is presented. Non-essential cookies (Analytics and Marketing) are disabled by default and will never be loaded or executed until you explicitly grant consent.
You can change your mind or modify your choices at any point during your visit:
- Click the "Open Cookie Manager" button at the top of this page or the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.
- Toggle individual cookie categories on or off and click Save Preferences.
- If you revoke consent, existing analytics cookies are disabled from further tracking.
4. Managing Cookies Through Browser Settings
All modern web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies directly:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Settings > Safari > Advanced > Privacy.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Please note that blocking all storage at the browser level may prevent features like theme preferences or anti-bot verification from functioning as intended.
5. Third-Party Integrations
External platforms linked on this website (including GitHub, LinkedIn, and Instagram) operate their own cookie rules when you navigate to their respective platforms. We recommend checking their independent privacy and cookie policies.
6. Policy Updates
We may occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect technical enhancements, architectural updates, or legislative changes. The latest version will always be maintained on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp.
7. Contact & Inquiries
If you have questions regarding our cookie practices or need assistance with your privacy preferences, please reach out:
