Your current cookie policy is too generic and a bit risky for a WordPress site in Germany/EU.
Main changes I would make:
-> remove “By using our website, you consent…”
-> remove “Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information” because that is too absolute
-> remove advertising/targeting cookies unless you actually use Google Ads, AdSense, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.
-> mention WordPress, Google Site Kit, and Google Analytics clearly
-> clarify that Google Search Console via Site Kit is mainly site-owner reporting and does not itself need visitor tracking cookies
-> state that non-essential analytics cookies should only run after consent
Below is a cleaner version you can use.
Cookie Policy for jefkalil.com
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on jefkalil.com.
This website is built with WordPress and may use Google Site Kit to connect selected Google services, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console. Cookies may be used to provide basic website functionality, improve performance, understand how visitors use the site, and manage user preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with content.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. Others, such as analytics cookies, are only used with your consent where required.
Types of cookies we use
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are required for the basic operation of the website.
These may include cookies used by WordPress for:
- basic site functionality
- security
- login sessions for site administrators
- remembering cookie consent choices
- comment-related functionality, if comments are enabled
These cookies cannot usually be disabled through the website because they are needed for the site to function properly.
Analytics cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the website, which pages are visited, and how the site can be improved.
This website may use Google Analytics through Google Site Kit.
Google Analytics may set cookies such as:
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These cookies help distinguish visits and collect aggregated usage information, such as page views, traffic sources, approximate location, device type, and interaction patterns.
Analytics cookies are only used if you consent to them through the cookie banner, where required.
Functionality cookies
Functionality cookies may be used to remember choices you make on the website, such as cookie preferences or display-related settings.
At present, jefkalil.com does not intentionally use advanced personalization cookies beyond basic website and consent functionality.
Advertising or targeting cookies
jefkalil.com does not currently use advertising or targeting cookies unless separately enabled through services such as Google Ads, Google AdSense, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or similar marketing tools.
If advertising or targeting tools are added in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated and consent will be requested where required.
Google Site Kit
This website may use Google Site Kit, a WordPress plugin that connects the site with selected Google services.
Depending on configuration, Google Site Kit may be used for:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Google PageSpeed Insights
- other Google services if enabled later
Google Analytics may place cookies on your device to measure website usage.
Google Search Console is used by the website owner to understand how the site appears in Google Search. It does not normally place tracking cookies on visitors through the website.
Third-party services
Some third-party services may process data outside your country of residence, including in the United States.
These services may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Site Kit connected services
- Calendly, if embedded or linked for appointment booking
- contact form or spam-protection services, if enabled
Where third-party tools are used, their own privacy and cookie policies may also apply.
Cookie consent and control
When you first visit the website, you may be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences through the cookie banner or consent settings, where available.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Data sharing
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Analytics data may be processed by third-party providers such as Google to provide aggregated website statistics and performance insights.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, plugins, analytics setup, or legal requirements.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on jefkalil.com, please contact: