Effective Date: February 23, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how I use them on this website, and the choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside my Privacy Policy, which provides additional detail on how I collect and handle your personal information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or malware. They simply store small pieces of information that help the website recognize your device on return visits or track certain browsing behaviors.

 

2. How I Use Cookies

I use cookies on this website for the following general purposes:

• To ensure the website loads and functions correctly
• To understand how visitors find and navigate the site, so I can improve it
• To remember your preferences on return visits
• To support secure payment processing through third-party providers

I do not use cookies to display advertisements or to track you across other websites.

 

3. Types of Cookies I Use

The paragraphs below summarizes the types of cookies that may be in use on this website:

Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly — covering things like security and page navigation — and cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies, such as those set by Google Analytics, help me understand how visitors use the site and may persist on your device for up to two years; these can be disabled through your browser or consent settings.

Functional cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience on return visits and are stored for up to one year; these can also be turned off via your browser settings.

Finally, third-party cookies may be placed by external services such as payment processor forms, have varying durations depending on the provider, and can be managed through your browser settings. Unlike essential cookies, analytics, functional, and third-party cookies are all optional and within your control.

 

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some features of this website rely on third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics — Used to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with the site. Google may set cookies to help track sessions and traffic sources. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Payment Processors — If you complete a purchase, the payment provider (such as Stripe or PayPal) may set cookies as part of their secure checkout process. These are governed by the respective provider's own privacy and cookie policies.

I do not control third-party cookies and encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through this site.

 

5. Managing & Disabling Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies (except those that are strictly necessary for the site to function). There are a few ways to manage your cookie preferences:

Via Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari — Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website or other sites you visit.

Via Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can also use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout, to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.

 

6. How Long Are Cookies Stored?

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (as outlined in the table in Section 3) or until you manually delete them

The specific duration of each cookie depends on its type and purpose, as described in the table above.

 

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as my website or the tools I use change. When I do, the effective date at the top of this page will be revised. I encourage you to check back periodically, especially if you are a returning visitor.

Continued use of this website after any changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

8. Questions & Contact

If you have any questions about how I use cookies or would like to exercise any rights related to your data, please refer to my Privacy Policy or contact me directly:

Email: dante@dantewalker.com

Website: dantewalker.com

Privacy Policy: dantewalker.com/privacy-policy