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title: "Cookie Policy"
author: "Rantideb Howlader"
date: "2026-08-14T21:38:12.696Z"
canonical_url: "https://ranti.dev/cookies"
license: "CC-BY-4.0"
---

# Cookie Policy
> I believe in full transparency about how I use cookies. This policy explains exactly what cookies I use, why I use them, and how you can control them.

This Cookie Policy explains how I, Rantideb Howlader, use cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://ranti.dev. By using my website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

## What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

I also use similar technologies such as **local storage** and **session storage** to remember your consent choices and language preferences. These work in a similar way to cookies but are stored differently in your browser.

> **Your control matters**: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using my 🍪 Cookie Settings panel, or through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on this site.

## Manage Consent Preferences
I use three categories of cookies. Click each category below to expand and see the specific cookies used, their provider, purpose, and duration.

### Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, session management, authentication, and accessibility preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

| Cookie / Service | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `__session` | ranti.dev | User session management and authentication state | Session |
| `cookie_consent` | ranti.dev | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| `_GRECAPTCHA` | Google | Spam and bot prevention on contact forms | 6 months |

### Functional Cookies (Optional)
Functional cookies allow me to remember choices you make when you visit my site, such as your preferred language (English or Bengali), theme, or region. These cookies enable a more personalized experience without tracking you across other websites.

| Cookie / Service | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `i18n_lang` | ranti.dev | Remembers your language preference (EN/BN) | 1 year |
| `theme_preference` | ranti.dev | Stores light/dark mode preference | 1 year |

### Performance Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help me understand how visitors interact with my website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow me to measure and improve the performance of my site and understand which pages are most popular.

| Cookie / Service | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `_ga, _ga_*` | Google Analytics | Tracks page views and user journeys anonymously | 2 years |
| `_clck, _clsk` | Microsoft Clarity | Session recording and heatmap analysis for UX improvement | 1 year |
| `AEVISITORID` | Vercel Analytics | Edge-based analytics for performance monitoring | Session |

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### BibTeX
```bibtex
@article{cookie-policy_2026,
  author = {Rantideb Howlader},
  title = {Cookie Policy},
  journal = {Rantideb Howlader Portfolio},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://ranti.dev/cookies},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-08-14}
}
```

### IEEE
Rantideb Howlader, "Cookie Policy," Rantideb Howlader Portfolio, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://ranti.dev/cookies. [Accessed: 2026-08-14].

### APA
Rantideb Howlader. (2026). Cookie Policy. Rantideb Howlader. Retrieved from https://ranti.dev/cookies

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