Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 4, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on kavindu.me, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how to improve user experience
- Performance: To ensure the website functions properly and loads efficiently
- Preferences: To remember your preferences and settings
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores theme preference (dark mode) | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Help us understand how visitors use our website
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: Used for website analytics and performance monitoring. See Google's Privacy Policy
- Buy Me a Coffee: Used when processing template purchases. See Buy Me a Coffee Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly, while disabling analytics cookies will only affect our ability to understand how visitors use the site.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@kavindu.me
Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.