Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 8, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies (like browser local storage) are used on markrendezmaranan.com, and why.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file a website can ask your browser to store, usually to remember something between visits (like a login or a preference). "Local storage" is a similar browser feature used for the same kind of purpose. Neither can, by themselves, read files on your device or run programs.
2. What this Site itself sets
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieNoticeDismissed | Local storage (not a cookie) | Remembers that you closed the privacy notice banner, so it doesn't pop up again | Until you clear your browser storage |
I do not set any first-party analytics, marketing, or advertising cookies.
3. Third-party services that may set cookies
| Service | Where it appears | Cookie behavior |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube (youtube-nocookie.com) | Embedded video, homepage | Runs in privacy-enhanced mode. Google generally does not set advertising/tracking cookies from this domain unless you press play; once played, standard YouTube/Google cookie practices apply for that session |
| Web3Forms | Intake/contact form submission | The form data is sent directly to Web3Forms' API when you submit; this is a one-time data transfer rather than a cookie set in your browser |
| Google Favicon service | Small logo icons throughout the Site | Loading these icons sends a request (including your IP address) to Google's servers; Google's own cookie practices for that request apply |
| Calendly | "Book a call" link (opens in a new tab) | No cookies are set on this Site; once you click through to calendly.com, their cookie policy applies |
| Profile link (opens in a new tab) | No cookies are set on this Site; LinkedIn's own cookie policy applies once you visit their site |
4. Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser's settings (usually under Privacy or Site Settings). Blocking cookies from a third-party domain like youtube-nocookie.com or google.com may simply prevent that embedded content or icon from loading correctly, without otherwise affecting the rest of the Site.
5. Changes to this policy
If I add analytics, advertising, or new embedded tools in the future, I will update this page — and, where required, add an appropriate consent mechanism before those cookies are set.
6. Contact
Questions? Email markrendezmaranan56@gmail.com.