Last updated: December 29, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how https://www.nick-voss.site/ (“the Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember preferences, to improve performance and security, and to provide insights on how a site is used. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and SDKs.
Who sets cookies on this Site?
First-party cookies are set by this Site (via the Blogger platform).
Third-party cookies may be set by services we embed or link to (e.g., Google/YouTube, Amazon).
Because the Site runs on Blogger by Google, some cookies and processing are covered by Google’s policies:
Types of cookies we use
We aim to use the minimum necessary cookies.
Strictly necessary – required for the Site to function and for security (e.g., Blogger session, anti-abuse measures, and reCAPTCHA for comment spam protection). These cannot be switched off in our systems.
Functionality – remember choices (e.g., your cookie preferences). Our cookie banner stores your choice locally in your browser (e.g., via local storage) so we can apply it on future visits.
Analytics / Performance (GA4, consent-based) – we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand basic usage of the Site (for example, which pages are visited). We use a consent-based setup:
• If you click “Accept” on our cookie banner, GA4 may use analytics cookies and collect usage data (e.g., page views and basic interaction events).
• If you click “Decline,” we do not permit analytics cookies (analytics storage remains denied). However, depending on Google’s technical operation and your browser settings, Google may still receive limited, cookieless signals for measurement and security purposes, under Google’s policies.
Embedded content / third-party – pages may include YouTube videos, social embeds, or Amazon book pages. These services may set their own cookies when you view or interact with the content, under their policies.
We do not use cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising and we do not sell or share your personal information.
Examples
Blogger / Google – essential cookies for hosting, security, and comment spam protection (reCAPTCHA).
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – analytics cookies only if you click “Accept” on our cookie banner; if you click “Decline,” analytics cookies are not permitted.
YouTube (on pages with videos) – player and preference cookies. Where available, we may use the youtube-nocookie.com domain to reduce tracking.
Amazon (on pages that link to or embed book widgets) – may set cookies when you visit or interact with Amazon content.
Cookie duration
Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies remain for a defined period (often 1–24 months) unless you delete them earlier via your browser or settings below.
Your choices
You have several ways to control cookies:
Consent on this Site: you can accept or decline analytics cookies via our banner. You can also change your choice later (link in the footer: “Change cookie preferences”).
Browser controls: block or delete cookies in your browser settings. See:
Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Google ads settings (if you interact with Google services): https://adssettings.google.com
If you disable cookies, some features may not function as intended.
Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact us at:
Email: nick.voss.author@gmail.com
