Cookie Policy for www.adrianstefanescu.com

Last Updated: 1 October 2024

At www.adrianstefanescu.com, I use cookies to create a smooth, enjoyable user experience and help improve the website's functionality. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how I use them, and your choices regarding cookies on this site.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

2. How I Use Cookies

As a UX and Product Designer, I believe in delivering user-friendly, efficient, and personalized experiences. Cookies help me understand how you interact with my website, enhance your experience, and allow me to tailor content to your interests. I use cookies for several purposes:

Performance & Analytics Cookies:
These cookies help me analyze site traffic, track how visitors navigate the site, and identify which pages are most popular. This helps me make improvements and ensure a seamless user experience.

Functional Cookies:
Functional cookies allow my website to remember the choices you make, such as language preferences or form inputs. They help personalize your experience.

Personalization Cookies:
These cookies enable the website to deliver content that’s relevant to you, reflecting my approach as a UX designer who tailors content based on user needs.

Essential Cookies:
Some cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the site. These cookies do not store personal information and cannot be disabled.

3. Types of Cookies I Use

I use both session cookies (temporary, lasting only during your visit) and persistent cookies (remaining on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted). Here’s a breakdown of the main types of cookies on this site:

Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These are essential for the site to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions like submitting forms.

Analytics & Performance Cookies:
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with the site. They help me understand user behavior, allowing me to improve site functionality and design.

Functionality Cookies:
These cookies enable the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, remembering your choices and preferences.

4. Third-Party Cookies

I may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to analyze website performance. These services may use cookies to gather information on how visitors use the site. I do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

While you cannot manage cookies directly on my site, you can control cookies via your browser settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, although doing so may affect certain parts of the website.

6. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect any changes in technology or legislation. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

7. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how I use cookies, feel free to get in touch with me at:

Email: adrian.stefanescu93@yahoo.com