Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 7, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how this website (“Site”) 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.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to the site owner.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted.

  • First-party cookies – set by this website.

  • Third-party cookies – set by services integrated into this website (e.g., analytics or social media).

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Essential Functions: Enable core site functionality (e.g., page navigation).

  • Performance & Analytics: Understand how visitors use the site to improve design and content.

  • Preferences: Remember your settings (such as language or display preferences).

  • Marketing (if applicable): Provide relevant content or measure effectiveness of campaigns.

Types of Cookies We May Use

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

    • Required for the website to function properly.

    • Cannot be turned off in our systems.

  2. Performance/Analytics Cookies

    • Collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site.

    • Help us improve functionality and user experience.

  3. Functionality Cookies

    • Remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience.

  4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies (if applicable)

    • Used by third parties (like Google or social platforms) to deliver ads relevant to you.

    • You can opt out of these cookies at any time.

Your Choices & Control

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies.

  • Cookie Banner/Settings: When you first visit this site, you may see a cookie notice with options to accept or manage preferences.

  • Opt-Out Tools: For third-party cookies, you may use opt-out tools such as:

    • Network Advertising Initiative

    • Google Ads Settings

California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information collected via cookies.

  • Note: This website does not sell your personal information.

  • If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please email chris@christophergorges.com

GDPR (EU/EEA) Visitors

If you are located in the European Union/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Consent to cookies before they are placed (except strictly necessary cookies).

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Request deletion of personal data collected via cookies.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used, please contact: chris@christophergorges.com