Cookies

Effective Date: 7th May 2025

This website uses cookies to help improve your browsing experience. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how they’re used, and your options regarding them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve performance, and analyze usage.

Cookies are not viruses or spyware — they are standard tools used by nearly every modern website.

2. What Cookies Do I Use?

My portfolio website may use the following types of cookies:

a. Essential Cookies

These are necessary for basic functionality — like navigation, responsiveness, and security. They cannot be disabled through cookie preferences.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help me understand how visitors interact with the website. They track things like:

  • Which pages are visited most
  • Time spent on site
  • Bounce rates

All data collected is anonymized and used solely to improve the site’s experience. For example, I may use tools like Google Analytics or Plausible Analytics.

Note: I do not use any cookies for targeted ads or retargeting.

3. Your Choices

You can control how cookies are used through your browser settings:

  • Block or delete cookies
  • Set alerts before cookies are stored
  • Disable third-party cookies

However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some parts of the site properly.

If you're from the EU or UK, you may also see a cookie consent banner or preferences tool to manage consent as per GDPR/ePrivacy requirements.

4. Third-Party Cookies

This site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, design embeds, etc.) from platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Figma, or Instagram. These platforms may set their own cookies, which I don’t control.

Please refer to their individual policies for more information.

5. Updates to This Policy

I may occasionally update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in tech or regulations. Check back periodically for the latest version.

6. Questions?

If you have questions about this policy or anything else, feel free to contact me at:

lavnikpoddar@gmail.com