Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy outlines the types of cookies used in the website.
1. Introduction
My website, https://www.thisismypattern.com (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). In the document below I inform you about the use of cookies on my website.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to my servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
3. What are scripts?
A script is a piece of program code that is used to make my website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on my server or on your device.
4. What is a web beacon?
A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.
5. Cookies
5.1 Technical or functional cookies
Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, I make it easier for you to visit my website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting my website.
5.2 Statistics cookies
I use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for my users. With these statistics cookies I get insights in the usage of my website. I ask your permission to place statistics cookies.
5.3 Marketing/Tracking cookies
Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies or any other form of local storage, used to create user profiles to display advertising or to track the user on this website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
This website does not use any marketing or tracking cookies.
6. Placed cookies
Usage
I use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more
Sharing data
For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| _ga_* | 1 year | Store and count pageviews |
| _ga | 1 year | Store and count pageviews |
Usage
I use Cloudflare for web security. Read more
Sharing data
For more information, please read the Cloudflare Privacy Statement.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | 30 minutes | Read and filter requests from bots. |
7. Consent
When you visit my website for the first time, I will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on “Allow”, you consent to me all placed cookies described in this Cookie Policy. You can disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that my website may no longer work properly.
8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies
You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.
Please note that my website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit my website again.
9. Your rights with respect to personal data
If you have any questions or want to know which personal data I have about you, please contact me. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this website’s About page.
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