This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how https://awaisbhatti.com uses them, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside the Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language, theme, or login status — and are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality, such as advertising or analytics.
How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes, grouped into four categories. You can manage consent for each category (except Necessary) via the cookie banner or by clicking the fingerprint icon at the bottom-left of the screen.
1. Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not collect any information that could be used for marketing or tracking purposes. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences.
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First-partyProvider: awaisbhatti.com
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on subsequent visits.
Duration: Persistent (until cleared by user)
theme
First-party (localStorage)Provider: awaisbhatti.com
Purpose: Remembers your selected colour theme (dark or light mode) to prevent a flash of incorrect theme on load.
Duration: Persistent (until cleared by user)
2. Preferences cookies
Preference cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks. If you do not allow these cookies, some of these features may not function correctly.
theme (extended)
First-party (localStorage)Provider: awaisbhatti.com
Purpose: Syncs theme preference across browser sessions.
Duration: Persistent
3. Statistics cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited the site.
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Third-partyProvider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Purpose: Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website.
Duration: 2 years
_ga_*
Third-partyProvider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Purpose: Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state.
Duration: 2 years
_gid
Third-partyProvider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Purpose: Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website.
Duration: 24 hours
_gat
Third-partyProvider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Purpose: Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics.
Duration: 1 minute
Google Analytics is configured to anonymise IP addresses. Data is processed by Google LLC, based in the USA, under Standard Contractual Clauses. See Google Privacy Policy.
4. Marketing cookies
These cookies are set by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will see less targeted advertising.
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Third-partyProvider: Google Ads (Google LLC)
Purpose: Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions from ad campaigns.
Duration: 3 months
IDE
Third-partyProvider: Google DoubleClick
Purpose: Used to register and report actions after viewing or clicking an ad, to measure campaign effectiveness.
Duration: 1 year
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Third-partyProvider: Meta (Facebook)
Purpose: Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements and track visits across websites that use Facebook services.
Duration: 3 months
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Third-partyProvider: Meta (Facebook)
Purpose: Used by Facebook for advertising targeting and measurement.
Duration: 3 months
These services are operated by Google LLC (USA) and Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd / Meta Platforms Inc. (USA). Data transfers to the USA are covered by Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. See Google Privacy Policy and Meta Privacy Policy.
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage the deployment of tracking scripts. GTM itself does not set cookies or collect personal data — it acts as a container for other tags. All tags within GTM are configured to respect your consent choices via GTM Consent Mode v2. Tags only activate when you have granted the relevant category of consent.
How to manage your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
- On this site: Click the fingerprint icon at the bottom-left of the screen to open the cookie preferences panel.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Interest-based advertising: Opt out via Your Online Choices (EU) or AboutAds.
Note: blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website and others you visit.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of the page indicates when it was last revised. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at awaisbhatti01@icloud.com.
This Cookie Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy.