Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how gigikenneth.com (“I,” “my,” “me,” or “the site”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit and interact with this website.

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This policy is designed to comply with global privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws.

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By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, unless you choose to disable them through your browser settings.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, remember preferences, and gather analytics for site performance improvement.

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted once you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or you delete them.

• First-party Cookies: Set directly by gigikenneth.com.

• Third-party Cookies: Set by third-party services integrated into this website (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube, Feedwind).

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2. Types of Cookies I Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, services such as contact forms, site navigation, and access to secure areas may not work.

Examples include:

• Wix platform cookies for site functionality and security.

Legal Basis for Use (GDPR): Legitimate Interest and Contractual Necessity.

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b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated data on how visitors use the website. This includes pages visited, time spent on pages, bounce rates, and site performance metrics.

I use Google Analytics for this purpose.

Google Analytics may collect:

• IP address (anonymized where applicable)

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Referring URLs

• Geographic location (city-level, non-identifiable)

• Time and date of visit

• Site interaction behavior (clicks, scrolls)

 

For more information:
Google Privacy Policy

Legal Basis for Use (GDPR): Consent (you will be notified via the cookie banner).

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c) Functional Cookies

These cookies help remember your preferences and settings (such as language or previously submitted form inputs) to improve your experience.

Examples include:

• Wix site preference cookies

• Cookies that enable newsletter pop-ups or form fields to remember your last input (if applicable)

Legal Basis for Use (GDPR): Consent.

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d) Marketing and Third-Party Cookies

These cookies come from embedded third-party services that may track your behavior across other websites.

Examples include:

• YouTube (Google): When you view embedded videos, YouTube may track video views and user behavior, even if you don’t interact with the video player.

• Feedwind: Used to display my Medium blog feed. Feedwind may collect limited, non-personally identifiable analytics.

For more information:

• YouTube Privacy Policy

• Feedwind Privacy Policy

Legal Basis for Use (GDPR): Consent.

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3. Your Cookie Choices: How to Control Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and manage stored cookies

• Block all or specific cookies

• Set notifications before cookies are placed

Important: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of this website.

 

For detailed instructions on cookie management, visit: https://www.allaboutcookies.org

For opt-out options for Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

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4. Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have the right to:

• Be informed about the cookies used on this site.

• Access personal data collected through cookies (where applicable).

• Request deletion of any personal data collected through cookies (subject to certain legal obligations).

• Object to processing based on legitimate interest.

• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).

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To exercise these rights, contact me at gigikenneth7@gmail.com.

 

If you are in California, you also have the right to request:

• Disclosure of categories of personal information collected

• Disclosure of categories of third parties with whom data was shared

• Deletion of your personal information (subject to CCPA exceptions)

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I do not sell personal data to third parties.

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5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in the types of cookies used

• Changes in legal requirements

• Updates to third-party services

 

All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

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6. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled:

Gigi Kenneth
Email: gigikenneth7@gmail.com