Cookie Policy
Learn about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
We use three types of cookies on SteveITpro:
Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Page navigation
- Access to secure areas
- Consent preference storage
These cookies cannot be disabled as the site would not work without them.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Identify which pages are most popular
- Improve our content based on user behavior
- Measure website performance
We use Google Analytics with Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure your privacy is protected.
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we use marketing cookies to:
- Show you relevant advertisements
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Personalize content based on your interests
Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using the banner - When you first visit the site, you'll see a cookie consent banner
- Cookie Settings - Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer
- Browser Settings - You can also block cookies through your browser settings
Your Choices
- Accept All - Allow all cookies for the best experience
- Reject All - Only allow necessary cookies (analytics and marketing disabled)
- Customize - Choose which optional cookies to allow
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which means:
- Analytics and advertising tags adjust their behavior based on your consent
- If you deny consent, Google tags collect minimal, aggregated data without identifiers
- Your privacy choices are respected across all Google services on our site
Data We Collect
With analytics cookies enabled, we collect:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on pages
- How you arrived at our site
- Device and browser information
- General location (country/city level)
We DO NOT collect:
- Personal identifiable information without consent
- Payment information
- Sensitive personal data
Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct your data
- Delete your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Last Updated: November 2025
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- GitHub: github.com/steveITpro
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevennewall