Cookie Policy

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Justin Maina's website ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at justinmaina.com (the "Site").

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you can disable them in your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our Site.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing activity.

Cookies make your browsing experience more efficient and personalized by allowing websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about you.

WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to:

✅ Improve your experience – Remember your preferences and settings
✅ Analyze site performance – Understand how visitors use our Site
✅ Enable core functionality – Support features like forms, shopping carts, and login systems
✅ Personalize content – Show you relevant information based on your interests
✅ Support marketing efforts – Deliver targeted ads and measure campaign effectiveness

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

1. STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Examples:

Session cookies that keep you logged in

Security cookies that protect against fraudulent activity

Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic efficiently

Duration: Session-based or persistent

2. PERFORMANCE & ANALYTICS COOKIES

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior. This data helps us improve the Site's performance and user experience.

Examples:

Google Analytics

Heatmap and session recording tools

Page load speed monitoring

Duration: Persistent (typically 1-2 years)

3. FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

Remembering your language preference

Storing form data to avoid re-entry

Remembering video playback settings

Duration: Persistent (typically 1 year)

4. MARKETING & ADVERTISING COOKIES

These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Examples:

Facebook Pixel

Google Ads remarketing

LinkedIn Insight Tag

YouTube embedded videos

Duration: Persistent (typically 1-2 years)

5. SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES

These cookies are set by social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube) when you share content from our Site or interact with embedded social media features.

Examples:

Facebook Like button

Instagram feed embed

YouTube video player

Twitter share button

Duration: Varies by platform

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device to help us analyze Site traffic, deliver targeted advertising, and provide certain features. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information.

Third-party services we use may include:

Google Analytics – Website traffic analysis

Facebook Pixel – Advertising and remarketing

Google Ads – Advertising and conversion tracking

YouTube – Embedded video content

Stripe/PayPal – Payment processing

Calendly/Acuity – Appointment scheduling

Mailchimp/ConvertKit – Email marketing

We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about how these companies use cookies, please review their individual privacy policies.

HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool (if available on the Site).

BROWSER SETTINGS

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our Site and prevent certain features from working properly.

OPT-OUT TOOLS

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info

DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide options to manage cookies as described above.

COOKIES AND MOBILE DEVICES

If you access our Site through a mobile device, cookies and similar technologies (such as device identifiers) may be used to track your activity. You can manage these settings through your device's privacy settings.

CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email:
Phone:

YOUR CONSENT

By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the Site.