Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Network management
• Accessibility features

Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as:

• Which pages are visited most often
• How long visitors stay on each page
• Any error messages received

All information collected by performance cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of web pages.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

3.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website and only we can read them. We use them to remember your preferences, improve site functionality, and analyze how you use our services.

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by other organizations whose services we use on our website. These may include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
• Advertising networks
• Content delivery networks

4. Session vs Persistent Cookies

4.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us track your navigation through our website during a single visit.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To remember your login status
• Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
• Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
• Performance: To improve website speed and functionality
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements
• Security: To protect against fraud and abuse

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from all websites
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain areas or features. Your experience may also be less personalized.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals, but we may do so in the future.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

9. More Information

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

For information about your rights and how to exercise them, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us using the details below.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: