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Last updated: 1 June 2025 · zarinaazizzoda

This Cookie Policy explains how zarinaazizzoda ("I", "my", "the blog") uses cookies and similar technologies on zarinaazizzoda.com. By continuing to browse, you agree to cookies being placed on your device as described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and actions over time, or simply to function correctly. Cookies cannot execute code or carry viruses.

2. Types of Cookies I Use

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the website to work. Without them, features like page navigation and access to secure areas cannot function.

Session management (keeping you logged in)
Security and fraud prevention tokens
Cookie consent preference storage

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Essential for service.

Analytics

These help me understand how visitors interact with my blog — which posts are read most, how long people stay, and where they come from — so I can improve the content.

Google Analytics 4 (anonymised IP)
Page view and scroll-depth tracking
Referral source data

Legal basis: Consent.

Marketing & Preferences

These cookies may be set by third-party services embedded in my posts (e.g. embedded maps, booking widgets, affiliate links) to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites.

Embedded YouTube or social media content
Affiliate network tracking pixels
Retargeting cookies from ad networks

Legal basis: Consent.

3. Why I Use Cookies

To ensure the blog loads and navigates correctly.
To measure readership and identify the most useful content.
To personalise your experience where relevant (e.g. language, region).
To support affiliate partnerships that help keep the blog free to read.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on my pages. I do not control these cookies. Relevant third parties include:

Provider	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Analytics	policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads	Marketing	policies.google.com/privacy
YouTube	Embedded videos	policies.google.com/privacy
Booking.com	Affiliate widgets	booking.com/content/privacy.html

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You can control cookies in the following ways:

1Browser settings: All major browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
2Opt-out tools: Google Analytics opt-out: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
3Cookie consent banner: When you first visit the site, a consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.

Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the blog from working correctly.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit zarinaazizzoda.com, a cookie consent banner is displayed. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to analytics and marketing cookies being placed. By clicking "Essential Only", only strictly necessary cookies will be set. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), my use of cookies complies with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements.

7. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or how the blog operates. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always show when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact me at [email protected].

You can also visit the Contacts page or read the full Privacy Policy.

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