This Cookie Policy explains how Martin Taus ("I", "my") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and related online services. By using my website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What are cookies

• Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as preferences and settings, and enable features and analytics.

Types of cookies we use We use the following categories of cookies on our site:

Strictly necessary cookies

• Purpose: Required for the basic operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure areas, and form submissions.

• Persistency: Typically session-based or persistent for a short period.

• Examples: Session identifiers, security tokens.

Performance and analytics cookies

• Purpose: Collect information about how visitors use my site (pages visited, time spent on pages, errors encountered) to help me improve site performance and content.

• Persistency: Usually persistent and may be provided by third-party analytics providers.

• Examples: Anonymous analytics identifiers, aggregated usage data.

Functionality cookies

• Purpose: Remember choices you make on the site (language, display preferences) to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

• Persistency: Persistent for a period to retain preferences between visits.

Advertising and targeting cookies

• Purpose: Used to deliver relevant ads, limit the number of times you see an ad, and measure ad campaign effectiveness. They may be placed by third-party advertising networks.

• Persistency: Often persistent and may be used across websites.

• Examples: Third-party ad identifiers, conversion tracking.

Third-party cookies

• Some cookies are set by third parties when you use my website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across different websites and over time. Common third parties include analytics services and advertising networks.

• I do not control third-party cookies. Their use is governed by the third party’s own policies.

Cookie management and choices

• You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or set preferences for individual websites. If you block or delete cookies, some parts of the site may not function correctly.

• You may also manage certain third-party cookies via opt-out tools provided by those third parties or by using browser or device settings that limit tracking.

Do Not Track

• My site does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals or similar mechanisms. To limit tracking, please use your browser settings or opt-out tools provided by third parties.

Data retention

• Cookie data retention varies by cookie type and provider. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a specified period or until you delete them. Specific retention periods for third-party cookies are determined by the third-party providers.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

• I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent update will be noted at the bottom. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

• For questions about this Cookie Policy or my use of cookies, contact: Martin Taus Email: hello@martintaus.com

Effective date: October 19, 2026