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Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 22, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Alexander Karpetsky (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on karpetsky.pro (the “Site”) and our related services. It also describes your choices regarding these technologies. If you have questions, contact us at karpetsky@gmail.com.

1. What are cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device that a web server can read later. Web beacons (pixels) are small code snippets that load when you visit a page or open an email. Local storage and mobile SDKs store information on your device for similar purposes. We use these technologies to make the Site work, remember preferences, analyze usage, and personalize content and ads where lawful.

2. How we use cookies (categories)
  • Strictly necessary: enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and cookie consent.
  • Functional (preferences): remember choices like language or region to improve your experience.
  • Analytics (performance): help us understand how the Site is used so we can improve it (for example, page views, clicks, load times).
  • Advertising/marketing: personalize content/ads and measure their effectiveness, including cross-site tracking where permitted.
  • Social media: enable sharing features and interactions with embedded content.

3. Legal bases (where applicable)
Depending on your location, we rely on consent for non-essential cookies (for example, EEA/UK, Brazil, Quebec, and certain U.S. states), and legitimate interests for essential operations and, where allowed, limited analytics and security. You can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings.

4. Managing your choices
You can manage or withdraw consent in the Cookie Settings on this Site. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies; see your browser’s help pages for instructions. On mobile, iOS and Android provide device-level controls for ad tracking and app permissions. If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we treat it as an opt-out of sale/share for targeted ads where legally required. Industry standards for Do Not Track (DNT) are not uniform; we do not currently respond to DNT signals.

5. Third parties and cross-border transfers
We may allow third-party providers (for example, analytics, ad networks, social platforms) to set cookies or SDKs to perform services for us. These providers may process data in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. See our Privacy Policy for details.

6. “Sale”/“Share” and targeted advertising (U.S. state laws)
Some states (for example, California) define “sale” or “sharing” to include certain advertising and analytics disclosures via cookies. Where applicable, you can opt out via Cookie Settings or the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer. We honor valid opt-out signals (such as GPC) as required by law.

7. Data retention
  1. Cookie lifespans vary. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period (typically 1–24 months) unless you delete them earlier. We retain cookie-derived data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.

8. Examples of cookies we use (illustrative)
This list is indicative and may change as our stack evolves. Consult Cookie Settings for the current list.
  • Strictly necessary: Cloudflare bot management/security cookies (for example, __cf_bm) to help protect the Site.
  • Functional: a locale or language preference cookie set by karpetsky.pro to remember your region or interface language.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics cookies (for example, _ga and ga*) to measure usage and performance; retention commonly up to 13 months in the EEA.
  • Advertising: Google Ads conversion cookies (for example, _gcl_au) to measure ad effectiveness.
  • Social media and embeds: YouTube or similar player cookies (for example, YSC) for embedded video performance.

9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. We will post updates here with a new “Last updated” date. Where required, we will request consent again for material changes.

10. Contact us
Controller: Alexander Karpetsky
Website: karpetsky.pro
Email: karpetsky@gmail.com
if applicable, you may also contact our data protection officer or regional representative listed in the Privacy Policy.

Regional notes (summary)
• EEA/UK: non-essential cookies require prior consent; you can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings.
• California (CPRA) and other U.S. states: use Cookie Settings or the “Do Not Sell or Share” link to opt out of targeted advertising and certain analytics disclosures; we honor valid GPC signals.
• Brazil (LGPD), Canada, and other regions: we seek consent where required and provide equivalent controls in Cookie Settings.