Last Updated: August 9, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how I use cookies and similar technologies when you visit shakib.me and use my website, products, or services.
I use cookies primarily to provide essential website functionality, improve security, remember preferences, understand website usage, and improve the overall user experience.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with my Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and Legal & Compliance pages.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
They allow a website to recognize your browser or device and remember certain information between visits.
Cookies may be temporary or persistent:
- Session cookies are generally removed when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
2. How I Use Cookies
I may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:
- Website functionality
- Authentication and login sessions
- Security and fraud prevention
- Remembering preferences
- Improving website performance
- Understanding how visitors use my website
- Maintaining user sessions
- Providing requested features and services
I do not use cookies to intentionally collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
3. Types of Cookies I May Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for essential website functionality.
They may be used for:
- Login sessions
- Authentication
- Security
- Session management
- Form protection
- Fraud prevention
- Remembering essential settings
Because these cookies may be necessary for the website to function properly, they may not be removable through certain website cookie controls.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help remember choices and preferences.
For example, they may remember:
- Language preferences
- Interface preferences
- Previously selected settings
- Other preferences required to provide requested functionality
These cookies help provide a more convenient experience.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Where analytics services are enabled, I may use analytics cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use my website.
Analytics information may include:
- Pages visited
- Approximate location
- Browser and device information
- Referring pages
- Visit duration
- General interaction information
Analytics information may be used to understand website performance and improve my services.
I will only use analytics services that are configured and available on my website.
3.4 Security Cookies
Security-related cookies or similar technologies may be used to:
- Detect suspicious activity
- Protect accounts
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Reduce fraudulent activity
- Protect forms and authentication systems
These technologies help protect both users and my website.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services integrated into my website may place their own cookies or use similar technologies.
These services may include:
- Payment providers
- Analytics providers
- Security services
- Embedded content providers
- Authentication services
- Other third-party tools
Third-party cookies are controlled by the respective third-party provider and may be subject to that provider's own privacy and cookie policies.
I do not control all cookies that may be placed by third-party services.
5. Payment-Related Cookies
When you use a payment service through my website, the relevant payment provider may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as:
- Payment processing
- Fraud prevention
- Security
- Authentication
- Transaction verification
I generally do not have access to the complete payment information stored or processed by payment providers.
Payment providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
6. How Long Cookies Remain
The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose.
Some cookies may exist only during your browsing session, while others may remain for a longer period to remember preferences or support specific functionality.
Cookie duration may change when I update my website or the services used on it.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most modern browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
- Configure cookie preferences
However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For example, disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in, using certain forms, or accessing some features.
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers provide a Do Not Track (DNT) setting.
Because there is currently no universal technical standard for interpreting DNT signals across all websites and services, my website may not respond to every DNT signal in the same way.
Where applicable, I will respect legally required privacy preferences and applicable consent requirements.
9. Cookies and Personal Information
Cookies do not necessarily identify you directly.
However, certain cookie identifiers, IP addresses, device information, or other technical information may be considered personal information under applicable laws.
My collection and use of personal information is described in my Privacy Policy.
10. Cookie Consent
Where applicable law requires consent before certain non-essential cookies are used, I may provide a cookie consent mechanism allowing you to accept, reject, or manage those cookies.
Essential cookies required for the operation and security of the website may still be used where permitted by applicable law.
Your available choices may depend on your location and the technologies currently used on my website.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes to my website
- Changes to the technologies I use
- Changes to third-party services
- Changes to applicable privacy requirements
- Changes to my business practices
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about my use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact me through the contact information available on my website.
13. Related Policies
For additional information, please review:
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
- Refund Policy
- Legal & Compliance
By continuing to use my website, you acknowledge this Cookie Policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.