Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. This page explains what cookies we use on ashikagumbe.com.

Essential cookies

These are required for the site to function correctly. They cannot be disabled.

• cat_done — remembers whether you have completed the cat animation sequence so it is not repeated on every visit. Expires in 30 days.
• cat_waiting — remembers whether the cat animation is in a waiting state across page refreshes. Session-scoped.

Payment cookies (Stripe)

When you make a payment, Stripe sets cookies to prevent fraud and process your transaction securely. These are governed by Stripe's cookie policy.

Analytics cookies

We may use anonymised analytics (e.g. Vercel Analytics) to understand page traffic and improve content. No personally identifiable information is collected. These are opt-out cookies — see below.

• Advertising or retargeting cookies.
• Cross-site tracking cookies.
• Social media tracking pixels.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

• Chrome
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• Safari
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We may update this policy when new cookies are added. The "Last updated" date will reflect any changes.

Questions about our use of cookies? ashikagumbe@gmail.com