Welcome! This is the Cookie Policy for Bryan Saraiva’s portfolio website (the “Site”), provided by Bryan Gomes Saraiva (“I”, “me”, “my”). It explains how I use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience when using the Services.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site.
2. How I Use Cookies
I use cookies for several key purposes, which I have categorized to help you understand them better.
Category 1: Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities such as remembering your consent preferences. Because these cookies are essential, they are always active and cannot be disabled through the preferences panel.
Category 2: Analytics Cookies
These cookies are optional and are used to collect information about how you interact with my Services. The data gathered helps me understand user behavior, count visits, identify traffic sources, and ultimately improve the website for everyone. I will only use these cookies if you provide your explicit consent.
3. Specific Cookies I Use
Here is a detailed list of the primary cookies you may encounter while using my Services:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
consent_preferences |
Bryan Saraiva | Stores your consent preferences for the use of optional cookies. | Essential |
_ga, _gid, _ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. | Analytics |
4. Third-Party Cookies: Google Analytics
To help me understand and improve the Services, I use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc.
What data does Google Analytics collect? When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics collects data about your interaction with my site. This does not include information that personally identifies you, like your name or email address, but it does include:
- Anonymized IP Address: Your IP address is processed to determine the general geographic location of your device (e.g., country, city) but is not stored in a way that can identify you.
- Usage Metrics: Information about the pages you visit, how long you stay on them, the links you click, and the path you take through my Services.
- Browser & Device Information: The type of device, operating system, screen resolution, and browser you are using to access the Services.
- User & Session Identifiers: A randomly generated ID stored in its cookies to distinguish you as a unique visitor over time.
This aggregated data is crucial for me to make informed decisions about content development and performance improvements. For more details, you can review how Google uses information from sites or apps that use their services and the specific information provided by Google Analytics here.
5. Your Choices and How to Manage Consent
I believe in giving you full control over your data. Upon your first visit, I present you with a consent banner where you can make a choice about optional cookies.
- Accept All: You agree to the use of both Essential and Analytics cookies.
- Reject Non-Essential: You only agree to the use of Essential cookies. Analytics cookies will not be used.
- Manage Preferences: You can open a detailed panel to individually enable or disable each category of optional cookies.
Your choices are saved and respected on all future visits. You can change your mind and update your cookie preferences at any time through the "Cookie Settings" link, which will be available in the footer of my website.
6. Changes to This Policy
I may revise this Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will indicate when the latest changes were made. You will be notified of changes by an update to this page and the updated Effective Date. Your continued use of the Services after the Effective Date of the revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
7. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: support@bryansaraiva.com