Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Jonathan Barazany's blog uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Last updated: September 19, 2024

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What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience. They cannot access, read, or modify any other data on your computer.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our blog:

  • Essential functionality: To ensure the website works properly and securely
  • Analytics and performance: To understand how visitors interact with our content
  • User preferences: To remember your cookie consent choices
  • Content optimization: To improve our content based on popular topics and user behavior

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary CookiesAlways Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences.

Purpose:

  • • Session management and security
  • • Cookie consent preferences
  • • Load balancing and performance
  • • Protection against spam and abuse
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)

Analytics CookiesRequires Consent

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Google Analytics 4

Purpose: Website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking, content performance

Cookies: _ga, _ga_*, _gid

Retention: 2 years (_ga), 26 months (_ga_*), 24 hours (_gid)

Data processor: Google LLC

Microsoft Application Insights

Purpose: Performance monitoring, error tracking, user session analysis

Cookies: ai_session, ai_user

Retention: 30 minutes (session), 1 year (user)

Data processor: Microsoft Corporation

Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

International Data Transfers

Important Information: Some analytics data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States.

Google Analytics: Data may be processed in the US and other countries where Google operates

Microsoft Application Insights: Data may be processed in Microsoft data centers globally

Safeguards: Both providers implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Preferences

Use our cookie preferences page to control which analytics cookies we can use.

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Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

• Block all cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Set cookie preferences per website

Note: Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality. Analytics cookies can be disabled without impacting core website features.

Data Retention

Cookie consent preferences1 year
Google Analytics session data24 hours - 26 months
Application Insights session data30 minutes - 1 year
Aggregated analytics reportsNo specific retention limit

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

Questions about our cookie usage? Read our Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and privacy protection.

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Legal Disclaimer: This Cookie Policy is provided for informational purposes. For specific legal advice regarding cookie compliance in your jurisdiction, please consult with a qualified legal professional. This policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other major privacy regulations.