Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
How I Use Cookies
AxelUp.dev uses minimal cookies and similar technologies to provide a better experience. Here's what I use:
Essential (Strictly Necessary)
These are required for the website to function properly:
- Theme preference: Remembers your light/dark mode choice (stored in localStorage)
Analytics (Optional)
These help me understand how visitors use the site:
- Cloudflare Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics that don't use cookies or track personal data
- Google Analytics: Uses cookies (such as
_gaand_ga_*) to collect anonymised data about page views, session duration, and traffic sources. Data is processed by Google LLC. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Third-Party Services
Some embedded content may set their own cookies:
- GitHub: If viewing embedded code or repository links
- YouTube/Vimeo: If embedded videos are present
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Block third-party cookies
Note that blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on this site, such as losing your theme preference.
Browser Settings
Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, this site uses browser localStorage to save your theme preference. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to any server.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy if I add new features that require additional cookies. Check back for updates.
Questions about cookies?
Contact me at axel@axelup.dev