Cookie Policy
Last updated: [Date before launch]
This policy explains what cookies cristianmoldovan.com uses, what they do, and how you control them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser. Some are necessary to make the site work. Others help site owners understand how visitors use the site. This site uses both kinds — and the non-essential ones only activate if you say yes.
How this site uses cookies
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They don't collect personal data and can't be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences so you're not asked every visit | 12 months | cristianmoldovan.com |
| [Session cookie, if applicable] | [Purpose — e.g., maintains form state] | Session (deleted when browser closes) | cristianmoldovan.com |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest — these are essential for the site to work.
Analytics cookies (require consent)
These cookies help understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long sessions last, and where traffic comes from. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve the site.
These cookies are only placed after you give consent via the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymized) | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_[ID] | Maintains session state | 2 years | Google Analytics |
Legal basis: Consent — you choose whether to accept these.
Note: IP anonymization is enabled in Google Analytics. No personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.
The cookie banner
When you first visit the site, a banner appears asking whether you accept analytics cookies. Your options:
- Accept — analytics cookies are activated, and your preference is saved for 12 months
- Decline — no analytics cookies are placed, and your preference is saved for 12 months
- Ignore it — no analytics cookies are placed (consent is not assumed from silence or continued browsing)
No analytics data is collected until you actively click "Accept." Continuing to browse without clicking is treated as a decline.
How to manage cookies
Beyond the cookie banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies
Blocking all cookies may affect how some websites function, though this site will work fine without analytics cookies.
Third-party cookies
The only third-party cookies on this site come from Google Analytics (listed above). No advertising cookies, no social media tracking pixels, no retargeting.
If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and consent will be requested for any new cookie categories.
Changes to this policy
When the cookies used on this site change, this policy is updated and the "Last updated" date changes. If new categories of cookies are introduced (beyond necessary and analytics), the cookie banner will be updated to request separate consent.
Contact
Questions about cookies on this site?
[Email address]
For broader questions about how your data is handled, see the Privacy Policy.