Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers

Analytics and performance cookies (requires consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use them to:

• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Identify popular content and improve our services
• Monitor website performance and fix technical issues
• Generate statistical reports on website usage

Marketing cookies (requires consent)

These cookies may be used to:

• Track your browsing habits across different websites
• Show you relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Prevent you from seeing the same advertisement repeatedly

Third-party cookies

We may use services from third-party providers that set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service (with consent)
• Social media platforms: For social sharing buttons and embedded content
• Content delivery networks: To improve website loading speed

Legal basis for using cookies

• Strictly necessary cookies: Based on our legitimate interest to provide a functional website
• Analytics cookies: Based on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time
• Marketing cookies: Based on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time

Cookie consent

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings

Managing cookies

Browser settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

Browser-specific instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Opt-out tools

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using these tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Network Advertising Initiative (US)

Storage duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Analytics cookies: Typically stored for 26 months
• Preference cookies: Usually stored for 12 months

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website
• Requesting renewed consent where required by law

Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: