Last Updated: August 29, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Maylin Diaz (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://maylindiaz.com (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. By continuing to use our Site after seeing our cookie notice, you acknowledge and accept our use of cookies as described here.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be read by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie. They help the Site function, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our services. We also use related technologies such as pixels, local storage, and SDKs (collectively, “cookies”).
2) Types of cookies we use
- Strictly Necessary – Required for the Site to operate (e.g., page navigation, security, session management). These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance/Analytics – Help us measure and improve performance by understanding how visitors use the Site (e.g., pages viewed, time on page).
- Functional – Enable enhanced functionality and personalization (e.g., remembering preferences, language, region).
- Targeting/Advertising – Deliver relevant ads and track ad performance. These may be set by us or third-party partners to build a profile of your interests.
3) First-party vs. third-party cookies
- First-party cookies are placed by Maylin Diaz.
- Third-party cookies are set by other companies (e.g., analytics providers, advertising partners). Third parties may use data collected via their cookies in accordance with their own policies.
4) Examples of cookies (illustrative only—customize to your stack)
| Category | Cookie Name (example) | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | session_id |
Maylin Diaz | Maintains logged-in session | Session |
| Performance/Analytics | _ga |
Google Analytics | Site usage analytics | 2 years |
| Performance/Analytics | _gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours |
| Functional | locale_pref |
Maylin Diaz | Remember language/region | 1 year |
| Targeting/Advertising | __gads |
Google Ads | Ad delivery & reporting | 13 months |
5) How we use the information
We use cookie-derived data to:
- Operate and secure the Site (authentication, fraud prevention, load balancing).
- Measure and improve performance (diagnostics, analytics).
- Personalize content and remember preferences.
- Deliver and measure advertising (including interest-based ads where permitted).
6) Your choices: manage or withdraw consent
You have several options to control cookies:
- Cookie Banner / Preferences: Use our on-site Cookie Settings tool to accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time.
- Browser Controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in settings (often under Privacy/Security).
- Do Not Track & GPC: Where technically detected and legally required, we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for opting out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: Many analytics/ads providers offer their own opt-out tools.
Note: Blocking certain cookies may impact Site functionality.
7) Legal bases for processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
Where the GDPR/UK GDPR applies, our legal bases are:
- Strictly Necessary cookies: Legitimate interests (to operate a secure, functional Site).
- All other cookies: Consent (which you can withdraw at any time via Cookie Settings).
8) Your privacy rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, delete, correct, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. For California residents, you may have rights to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information and limit the use of sensitive personal information. See our Privacy Policy for how to exercise these rights or contact us at [privacy@maylindiaz.com].
9) Children’s data
Our services are not directed to children under [age, e.g., 13/16]. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal data from children.
10) Data retention
Cookie data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, and in line with the cookie’s lifespan (see table) unless a longer period is required by law.
11) International transfers
If cookie data is processed outside your country, we take appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.
12) Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date and, where required, notify you and/or seek renewed consent.
13) Contact us
If you have questions or would like to exercise your rights, contact:
Maylin Diaz
4955 West Napoleon Avenue, Suite 3077
Metairie, LA 70001
United States
Phone: +1 (504) 321-6664
Website: https://maylindiaz.com
Email: maylinfirst@gmail.com