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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Learn about how TinkByte uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Security features and user authentication
  • Session management and navigation
  • Basic website functionality
  • Remembering your privacy preferences

Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Performance monitoring: Tracks page load times and technical issues
  • Content optimization: Understands which content resonates with our audience

Functional Cookies: These cookies enhance your browsing experience:

  • Theme preferences: Remembers your dark/light mode choice
  • Newsletter preferences: Saves your subscription settings
  • Language preferences: Maintains your preferred language settings
  • Reading progress: Tracks your position in long articles

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies: Set directly by TinkByte for website functionality and analytics.

Third-Party Cookies: Set by our trusted partners for analytics and content delivery:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Cloudflare: Content delivery and security services
  • Social media platforms: When you interact with embedded content

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period:

  • Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
  • Preference cookies: Up to 12 months
  • Functional cookies: Up to 6 months

Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences
  • Learn more about each cookie type

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies: Disabling these may affect website functionality and user experience.

Analytics Cookies: Disabling these won’t affect your browsing experience but helps us improve our content and services.

Functional Cookies: Disabling these may require you to reset preferences on each visit.

Newsletter and Email Tracking

When you subscribe to our newsletters (TinkByte Weekly, Build Sheet, Stackdown, Signal Drop, System Signal, and our monthly publications), we may use tracking technologies to:

  • Monitor email delivery and open rates
  • Track link clicks and engagement
  • Personalize content based on your interests
  • Improve our newsletter content and timing

You can opt out of email tracking by adjusting your email client settings or unsubscribing from our newsletters.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

  • Secure transmission: All cookies are transmitted over HTTPS
  • Limited access: Only authorized personnel can access cookie data
  • Regular audits: We regularly review our cookie practices
  • Data minimization: We only collect necessary cookie data

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization to protect your privacy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cloudflare: Provides content delivery and security services. Their cookies are essential for website performance and security.

Social Media: When you interact with embedded social media content, those platforms may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.

International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie data may be processed by service providers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Your Rights

Access: You can request information about the cookies we use and the data they collect.

Deletion: You can delete cookies through your browser settings or request deletion of specific data.

Objection: You can object to the use of certain cookies, particularly for analytics and marketing purposes.

Portability: You can request a copy of your cookie preferences and data.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the “last updated” date
  • Sending notification to newsletter subscribers for significant changes

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

Strictly Necessary Cookies:

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Basic functionality
  • GDPR compliance

Performance Cookies:

  • Google Analytics
  • Page load monitoring
  • Error tracking
  • User flow analysis

Functional Cookies:

  • Theme preferences
  • Language settings
  • Newsletter preferences
  • Reading progress

Targeting Cookies:

  • Currently not used
  • Future personalization features
  • Content recommendations

This Cookie Policy helps you understand how we use cookies to improve your experience on TinkByte. We’re committed to transparency and giving you control over your data.

Last updated: January 15, 2025
TinkByte is operated by Emisri Limited