Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 26, 2025
Welcome to cosminirimescu.com, a professional blog managed by Software Engineer Cosmin Irimescu. This page explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website. It applies to all visitors worldwide and is compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other international regulations.
1. Who We Are
Website Owner: Cosmin Irimescu
Contact Email: hello@cosminirimescu.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Email Address: If you subscribe to the newsletter (managed by Brevo)
- Comment Content: If you leave a comment on a blog post (if enabled)
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser type, device info
- Cookie and usage data for analytics
3. Use of Data
Personal data is used to:
- Send newsletters you subscribed to
- Display user comments
- Improve website content and performance via analytics
4. Newsletter (Brevo)
Newsletter subscriptions are managed via Brevo (formerly Sendinblue). Your data is stored securely and in compliance with GDPR. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.
5. Anti-spam (Akismet)
We collect information about visitors who comment on Sites that use our Akismet Anti-spam service. The information we collect depends on how the User sets up Akismet for the Site, but typically includes the commenter’s IP address, user agent, referrer, and Site URL (along with other information directly provided by the commenter such as their name, username, email address, and the comment itself).
6. Cookies and Tracking
The website uses cookies to:
- Ensure functionality (e.g., session preferences)
- Track analytics via Google Analytics
- Support embedded content (e.g., YouTube)
| Necessary | Site operation | CONSENT, AEC | Session / 6m |
| Analytics | Track user behavior | _ga, ga* | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | Show relevant ads via YouTube/Google | __gads, __gpi, SID | Varies (1y+) |
| Embedded Content | Load media (e.g., YouTube videos) | SAPISID, SSID, HSID | Varies |
You can control cookie preferences via your browser or by using the site’s cookie banner.
7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or delete your data
- Request correction
- Withdraw consent
- Complain to a data authority
Contact hello@cosminirimescu.com for any such requests.
8. Third-Party Services
This site uses:
- Google Analytics
- YouTube Embed
- Brevo (Sendinblue) for newsletter management
These providers may process data according to their privacy policies:
9. External Links
Links to external websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at /privacy-policy.