added a cookies page with cookies pop up

src/app/cookies/page.tsx

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+export default function CookiesPage() {
+  const lastUpdated = new Date().toLocaleDateString();
+
+  return (
+    <main className="min-h-screen bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-gray-900 dark:text-white px-6 md:px-12 py-16">
+      <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
+        {/* Title */}
+        <h1 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-4">Cookies Policy</h1>
+
+        <p className="text-sm text-gray-500 mb-10">
+          Last updated: {lastUpdated}
+        </p>
+
+        {/* Intro */}
+        <section className="space-y-6 text-sm leading-relaxed text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">
+          <p>
+            This Cookies Policy explains how <b>cookies</b> and similar tracking
+            technologies are used on this website and related services operated
+            by <b>{`{Your Brand Name}`}</b>. It explains what cookies are, how
+            we use them, and how you can control them.
+          </p>
+
+          {/* 1 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">1. What are cookies?</h2>
+            <p>
+              Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer,
+              tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used
+              to make websites work efficiently and provide reporting
+              information.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 2 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">
+              2. Types of cookies we use
+            </h2>
+
+            <p className="mb-3">
+              We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
+            </p>
+
+            <ul className="list-disc pl-5 space-y-2">
+              <li>
+                <b>Essential Cookies:</b> Required for core functionality such
+                as authentication, security, and basic navigation.
+              </li>
+
+              <li>
+                <b>Performance & Analytics Cookies:</b> Help us understand how
+                users interact with the site (e.g., page views, traffic sources,
+                user behavior).
+              </li>
+
+              <li>
+                <b>Functional Cookies:</b> Remember your preferences such as
+                theme, language, or region settings.
+              </li>
+
+              <li>
+                <b>Security Cookies:</b> Used to detect fraud, abuse, and
+                unauthorized access.
+              </li>
+
+              <li>
+                <b>Advertising Cookies (if enabled):</b> Used to deliver
+                relevant ads and measure campaign performance.
+              </li>
+            </ul>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 3 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">
+              3. How we use cookies
+            </h2>
+            <p>We use cookies to:</p>
+
+            <ul className="list-disc pl-5 mt-2 space-y-2">
+              <li>Ensure the website functions correctly</li>
+              <li>Improve performance and user experience</li>
+              <li>Remember user preferences and settings</li>
+              <li>Analyze traffic and usage patterns</li>
+              <li>Improve content, features, and services</li>
+              <li>Enhance security and prevent abuse</li>
+            </ul>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 4 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">
+              4. Third-party cookies
+            </h2>
+            <p>
+              Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on
+              our pages. These include tools such as:
+            </p>
+
+            <ul className="list-disc pl-5 mt-2 space-y-2">
+              <li>
+                Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics or alternatives)
+              </li>
+              <li>Authentication or login providers</li>
+              <li>Embedded content providers (e.g., videos, maps, widgets)</li>
+              <li>Performance monitoring tools</li>
+            </ul>
+
+            <p className="mt-3">
+              These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own
+              privacy policies.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 5 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">
+              5. Why cookies are important
+            </h2>
+            <p>
+              Cookies help us provide a smoother and more personalized
+              experience. Without cookies, some features may not work properly,
+              and you may need to re-enter information repeatedly.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 6 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">
+              6. How you can control cookies
+            </h2>
+
+            <p>
+              You have full control over cookies and can manage them in several
+              ways:
+            </p>
+
+            <ul className="list-disc pl-5 mt-2 space-y-2">
+              <li>Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies</li>
+              <li>Set preferences to accept or reject certain cookies</li>
+              <li>Use “Do Not Track” options if supported by your browser</li>
+            </ul>
+
+            <p className="mt-3">
+              Please note that disabling cookies may affect website
+              functionality.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 7 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">7. Cookie retention</h2>
+            <p>
+              Cookies may be stored either temporarily (session cookies) or for
+              longer periods (persistent cookies). Session cookies are deleted
+              when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until
+              they expire or are deleted manually.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 8 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">
+              8. Data collected through cookies
+            </h2>
+            <p>Cookies may collect information such as:</p>
+
+            <ul className="list-disc pl-5 mt-2 space-y-2">
+              <li>
+                IP address (anonymized or partial depending on configuration)
+              </li>
+              <li>Browser type and device information</li>
+              <li>Pages visited and time spent on site</li>
+              <li>Interaction patterns (clicks, navigation flow)</li>
+              <li>Login/session status (if applicable)</li>
+            </ul>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 9 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">
+              9. Legal basis for cookies
+            </h2>
+            <p>Where applicable, we use cookies based on:</p>
+
+            <ul className="list-disc pl-5 mt-2 space-y-2">
+              <li>Your consent (for non-essential cookies)</li>
+              <li>
+                Legitimate interest (for essential functionality and security)
+              </li>
+              <li>Contractual necessity (for logged-in services)</li>
+            </ul>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 10 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">
+              10. Updates to this policy
+            </h2>
+            <p>
+              We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect
+              changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services.
+              Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated”
+              date.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* 11 */}
+          <div>
+            <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">11. Contact us</h2>
+            <p>
+              If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, you can
+              contact us at:
+            </p>
+
+            <p className="mt-2 font-medium">
+              support@yourdomain.com (replace with your real email)
+            </p>
+          </div>
+        </section>
+      </div>
+    </main>
+  );
+}

src/app/page.tsx

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import { FloatingParticles } from '@/components/FloatingParticles';
 import dynamic from 'next/dynamic';
 import BackToTop from '@/components/BackToTop';
 import ErrorBoundary from '@/components/ErrorBoundary';
+import CookieConsent from '@/components/CookieConsent';
 
 const Sponsors = dynamic(() => import('@/components/home/Sponsors'));
 const Mission = dynamic(() => import('@/components/home/Mission'));
@@ -20,21 +21,29 @@ export default function Home() {
         <FloatingParticles />
         <Hero />
         <SectionDivider />
+
         <ErrorBoundary>
           <SectionEntrance>
             <Sponsors />
           </SectionEntrance>
+
           <SectionEntrance>
             <Mission />
           </SectionEntrance>
+
           <SectionEntrance>
             <CodingNews />
           </SectionEntrance>
+
           <SectionEntrance>
             <PastCollaborations />
           </SectionEntrance>
         </ErrorBoundary>
+
         <BackToTop />
+
+        {/* COOKIE CONSENT GLOBAL POPUP */}
+        <CookieConsent />
       </main>
     </>
   );

src/components/CookieConsent.jsx

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+'use client';
+
+import { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+
+const COOKIE_KEY = 'cookie_consent';
+
+export default function CookieConsent() {
+  const [visible, setVisible] = useState(false);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const saved = localStorage.getItem(COOKIE_KEY);
+
+    if (!saved) {
+      setVisible(true);
+    }
+  }, []);
+
+  const handleAccept = () => {
+    localStorage.setItem(COOKIE_KEY, 'accepted');
+    setVisible(false);
+  };
+
+  const handleReject = () => {
+    localStorage.setItem(COOKIE_KEY, 'rejected');
+    setVisible(false);
+  };
+
+  if (!visible) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed bottom-6 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 z-[9999] w-[92%] md:w-[600px] bg-white dark:bg-[#111] border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 shadow-xl rounded-xl p-5">
+      <div className="flex flex-col gap-3">
+        <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold">We use cookies</h2>
+
+        <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-300">
+          We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and
+          personalize content. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
+        </p>
+
+        <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-3 mt-2">
+          <button
+            onClick={handleAccept}
+            className="px-4 py-2 rounded-lg bg-cyan-500 text-white hover:bg-cyan-600 transition"
+          >
+            Accept all
+          </button>
+
+          <button
+            onClick={handleReject}
+            className="px-4 py-2 rounded-lg border border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-800 transition"
+          >
+            Reject non-essential
+          </button>
+        </div>
+
+        <p className="text-xs text-gray-500">
+          You can change your preferences anytime in Cookies Policy.
+        </p>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}

src/components/layout/Footer.tsx

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ export default function Footer() {
             </div>
             <div className={styles.links}>
               <Link href="/wiki" className={styles.link}>
-                <Book size={16} /> Wiki &amp; Docs
+                <Book size={16} /> Wiki & Docs
               </Link>
               <Link href="/flags" className={styles.link}>
                 <Flag size={16} /> Feature Flags
@@ -102,6 +102,11 @@ export default function Footer() {
               <Link href="/privacy" className={styles.link}>
                 <Shield size={16} /> Privacy Policy
               </Link>
+
+              {/* Cookies Policy */}
+              <Link href="/cookies" className={styles.link}>
+                <Shield size={16} /> Cookies Policy
+              </Link>
             </div>
           </div>