At Maria Behnam-Bakhtiar, we use cookies and other similar technologies on our website, mariabehnambakhtiar.com, to improve your browsing experience and to understand how our website is being used. This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (such as your computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences and track your browsing activity. There are two types of cookies:
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Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and actions during a single browsing session.
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Persistent cookies: These cookies are stored on your device for a longer period of time and are not deleted when you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website for the following purposes:
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To improve your browsing experience: We may use cookies to remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred language or location. This helps us to provide you with a more personalized experience when you visit our website.
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To understand how our website is being used: We may use cookies to track your browsing activity on our website, such as the pages you view, the links you click, and the length of your visit. This helps us to understand how our website is being used and to make improvements.
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To show you targeted advertising: We may use cookies to show you advertising that is more relevant to your interests. This is known as "behavioral advertising" and is based on your browsing activity.
Your Choices and Rights
You have certain choices and rights with respect to cookies, including the following:
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Managing your cookie preferences: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings. You can usually choose to accept or block all cookies, or to block only third-party cookies. Please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
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Opting out of targeted advertising: You can opt out of targeted advertising by adjusting your cookie preferences through your browser settings, or by using tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool.
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Exercising your rights under the GDPR: Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights under the GDPR, such as the right to object to the processing of your personal information or the right to request access to or a copy of your personal information. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update our cookie policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice (such as a banner on our website). We encourage you to review our cookie policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our cookie policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the following information:
Contact@mariabehnambakhtiar.com
