Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Mujtaba Almas's portfolio website ("mujtabaalmas.me") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit. It explains what these technologies are, why they are used, and your rights to control their use.
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 and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Types of Cookies
Cookies can be categorized by their purpose:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. Without these, certain features cannot work.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices to provide a personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use a website (this site does not use these).
- Marketing Cookies: Track visitors across websites to display relevant ads (this site does not use these).
3. Cookies This Website Uses
This Website uses minimal cookies to enhance your experience:
3.1 Essential Cookies
- Theme Preference (theme): Stores your preference for Dark Mode or Light Mode. This ensures your chosen theme persists across sessions and page visits.
Type: Persistent | Duration: 1 year | First-party
3.2 Local Storage
In addition to cookies, this Website may use browser Local Storage to save your preferences. Local Storage works similarly to cookies but can store more data and does not expire automatically.
- Theme Setting: Your light/dark mode preference may also be stored in Local Storage for faster retrieval.
4. Third-Party Cookies
This Website does not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. I do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers. The only external services that may set cookies are:
- Embedded Content: If blog posts contain embedded videos (YouTube, Vimeo) or other third-party content, those services may set their own cookies. I have no control over these cookies.
- Hosting Provider: Netlify (the hosting provider) may use essential cookies for security and performance purposes.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu. Common options include:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
- Clear existing cookies
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
5.3 Clearing Local Storage
To clear Local Storage, you can use your browser's Developer Tools (usually F12) → Application tab → Local Storage → Clear.
6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of this Website may not function as intended:
- Your theme preference (dark/light mode) will not be saved between visits
- The website will default to your system's theme preference each time
7. Do Not Track
This Website respects "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Since this site does not use tracking or analytics cookies, your browsing behavior is not tracked regardless of your DNT settings.
8. Updates to This Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or my data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on this Website, please contact me at [email protected]Reach me.