Cookie Policy
Effective Date: October 2026 · batalshikov.com
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve user navigation efficiency, remember visual preferences, and provide aggregated telemetry to site operators.
2. Technologies & Local Storage
batalshikov.com uses minimal cookies and local browser storage (localStorage) strictly to provide a smooth, customized visual experience and understand aggregate interaction patterns.
Essential & Preference Cookies
Required for site functionality and remembering your visual settings. For example, storing your dark/light theme preference ('theme') and language selection ('lang') so you don't have to reselect them on every page load.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Optional metrics provided by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Microsoft Clarity. They measure visitor trends and interface performance without collecting directly identifiable personal information.
Marketing & Social Cookies
This website does not host commercial display advertising. If third-party interactive embeds or social links are engaged, external providers may set identifiers subject to their respective policies.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over your cookie choices. You can open the Cookie Preference Center at any time from the footer of this site to toggle optional analytics and marketing cookies on or off. Additionally, all major browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through browser settings.
4. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Updates will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.