What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies — These are essential for the website to function properly. They do not require your consent under GDPR as they are technically necessary. Examples include session management and security cookies.
- Functional Cookies — These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience on our site. They require your consent.
- Analytics Cookies — If we use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), these cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All analytics data is anonymized. These require your consent.
- Marketing Cookies — We currently do not use any marketing or advertising cookies on this website.
What We Do NOT Use
We do not use:
- Third-party advertising or tracking cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking technologies
- Cookies that build behavioral advertising profiles
Your Consent and Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Accept or decline non-essential cookies when you first visit our website
- Withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings
- Access information about the cookies we use
- Request deletion of any personal data collected through cookies
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function. For all other cookies, we will ask for your consent before placing them on your device.
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Check your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Opt-out tools — For analytics cookies, you can use tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Our cookie settings — Use our cookie consent banner (if shown) to manage your preferences.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
International Data Transfers
Some cookies may involve the transfer of data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us:
- Email: karen@karenbensurto.com
- Website: karenbensurto.com
- Address: Dampas, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
As we serve EU clients, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe we have not handled your data in accordance with GDPR.