Cookies Policy
Last updated: January 2025
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 website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website and help us understand how our site is being used. Our use of cookies falls into the following categories:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
| security_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers your settings and preferences | 1 year |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense - experiments with ads | 3 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our website
- Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing and show relevant content
- Advertising Networks: Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
- Content Delivery Networks: Improve website performance and speed
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.
4. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Alert you when a website tries to set a cookie
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Your Online Choices (for EU users)
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
Please note: If you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.
5. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and our website does not respond to DNT browser signals at this time.
6. Mobile Devices
If you access our website through a mobile device, you can control cookies through your device settings. Most mobile devices allow you to:
- Block cookies in your mobile browser settings
- Reset your advertising identifier
- Opt out of personalized advertising
Refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for more information on managing cookies on mobile devices.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.
Important: By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.