Cookie Policy
Effective Date: November 25, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Silvia Boycheva ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://www.silviaboycheva.com. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, improve functionality, and provide a better user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that enable basic website features such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
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Example: Authentication cookies to verify user identity.
2.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language or region, to provide a personalized experience.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting data such as pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources. This helps us improve our website.
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Example: Google Analytics cookies (see Google's Privacy Policy for more details).
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing behavior to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. They may be set by us or third-party advertisers.
3. Cookies We Use
We use the following cookies on our website:
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Purpose: Tracks user interactions with the website to help us understand usage patterns.
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Type: Analytics cookie.
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Duration: Stored for 2 years.
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_gid
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Purpose: Tracks user sessions to provide website usage statistics.
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Type: Analytics cookie.
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Duration: Stored for 24 hours.
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_gat
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Purpose: Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics servers.
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Type: Analytics cookie.
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Duration: Stored for 1 minute.
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cookie_consent
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Purpose: Tracks whether the user has consented to the use of cookies on the website.
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Type: Necessary cookie.
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Duration: Stored for 1 year.
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4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies or notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Instructions for Managing Cookies in Common Browsers
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Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
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Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
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Safari: Manage Cookies
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Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties, such as Google, Wix, or advertising networks. These cookies are subject to the respective third parties’ privacy policies. For example:
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Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We recommend that you review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via:
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Website Contact Page: https://www.silviaboycheva.com/contact