Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 21, 2024

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 to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features that set cookies to track your interactions with social content.

Marketing and Advertising Partners

We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to show you relevant ads on other websites.

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

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

Browser-Specific Instructions

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

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain advertising cookies using these industry tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Cookie Consent

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

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Change your preferences at any time

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, including:

• Remembering your preferences
• Staying logged in
• Personalized content
• Analytics and performance improvements

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 will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

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