Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 26, 2026

1. Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on https://johnpuno.com.

Cookies help improve website functionality, performance, and user experience.

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

They allow a website to:

  • Recognize your browser
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve performance
  • Analyze usage patterns

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information by themselves. However, they may be linked to information you voluntarily provide.

3. Types of Cookies Used

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

They may:

  • Enable page navigation
  • Maintain security features
  • Support basic site functionality

Without these cookies, certain parts of the site may not operate correctly.

B. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help measure how visitors interact with the website.

This may include data such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources
  • Device and browser type

Analytics tools such as Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information in aggregated and anonymized form.

This data helps improve content clarity and user experience.

C. Functional Cookies (If Applicable)

Some cookies may remember user preferences or interface settings.

These cookies enhance usability but are not strictly required for site operation.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers used to operate the website, including:

  • Analytics providers
  • Hosting services
  • Scheduling tools
  • Embedded content platforms

I do not control third-party cookies directly. You are encouraged to review the privacy and cookie policies of those providers.

5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use (Where Applicable)

For visitors in jurisdictions such as the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom:

Cookies may be used based on:

  • Legitimate interest (for essential functionality)
  • Consent (for analytics or non-essential tracking, where required by law)

Where required, a cookie consent mechanism may allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies entirely
  • Restrict cookies to specific websites

Please note:

Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality or performance.

7. Data Retention

Cookies remain on your device for varying durations depending on their purpose.

Some cookies are:

  • Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)
  • Persistent (remain until manually deleted or expire automatically)

Retention periods depend on the specific service provider.

8. Relationship to Privacy Policy

For more information about how personal data is handled, please review the Privacy Policy: https://johnpuno.com/privacy-policy/

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

  • Operational changes
  • Legal requirements
  • Technology updates

Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact me via: https://johnpuno.com/contact/