Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They save bits of information—such as visitor preferences, session identifiers, or analytics tokens—that help a site load faster, remember choices, measure performance, and improve security. In this policy "I," "my," and "Site" refer to my portfolio website operated by Agoye Samuel, located in Lagos State, Nigeria. For cookie-related questions, email as.agoyesamuel@gmail.com.

2. Why I Use Cookies

My portfolio website uses cookies to:

3. Types of Cookies I Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies enable core website functionality, secure contact forms, and maintain basic site operations. These are essential for the website to work properly and are automatically activated when you visit.

Performance / Analytics Cookies collect anonymous metrics—page views, time spent on pages, popular portfolio projects, and navigation patterns—so I can understand user engagement and improve my portfolio presentation. These remain active for up to 26 months unless you clear them or withdraw consent.

Preference Cookies remember your theme choices, language settings, or other preferences to enhance your browsing experience. They persist for up to 1 year to avoid requiring you to reset preferences on each visit.

Only Strictly Necessary cookies load automatically; others are placed only with your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may originate from services integrated into my portfolio, such as:

These providers may have their own cookie policies explaining their data practices, retention periods, and opt-out options.

5. Managing Your Consent

When you first visit my website, you may see a notice about cookie usage. You can:

You can change your preferences at any time by accessing cookie settings (typically found in the website footer) or clearing your browser cookies.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

Note that disabling Strictly Necessary cookies may affect website functionality, including contact forms and security features.

7. Do Not Track Signals

My website respects your privacy choices. While there's no universal "Do Not Track" standard, I honor the cookie preferences you set through browser settings and any consent mechanisms on the website.

8. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, my website may use:

These technologies follow the same consent and privacy principles as cookies.

9. Data Retention

All cookies automatically delete after their designated lifespan.

10. Changes to This Policy

I review this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect legal requirements, website updates, or new features. Significant changes will be noted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

For questions about cookie usage or to exercise your privacy rights:

Email: as.agoyesamuel@gmail.com
Location: Lagos State, Nigeria

You can also contact local data protection authorities if you believe your rights have been violated.

Disclaimer: This Cookies Policy reflects standard practices for portfolio websites. Cookie obligations may vary by jurisdiction and specific technologies used. For comprehensive compliance, consider consulting with a data protection professional to ensure the policy matches your actual website implementation.