Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) 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. They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services we use ("third-party cookies").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.

Examples:

• Authentication cookies to remember your login status
• Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity
• Session cookies to maintain your preferences during a visit
• Cookie consent preferences

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year
Can be disabled: No (essential for website functionality)

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve website performance and user experience.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies to track page views and user behavior
• Performance monitoring cookies to identify technical issues
• Heatmap cookies to understand how users navigate our site

Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes (via cookie preferences)

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or display preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies
• User interface customization cookies
• Video player preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes (but may affect website functionality)

2.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

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

Examples:

• Advertising network cookies (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel)
• Retargeting cookies to show relevant ads on other websites
• Social media cookies for sharing content

Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes (via cookie preferences)

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality or analyze performance. These third parties may collect data about your online activities across different websites.

Third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service to track website usage
• Google Ads: Advertising platform for targeted campaigns
• Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization
• Payment processors: Secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies and your data.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

4.1 Cookie Preference Center

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or customize your cookie preferences at any time. You can also access the cookie preference center by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

4.2 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Set exceptions for specific websites

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 → Manage and delete cookies

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

For advertising cookies, you can use opt-out tools provided by advertising networks:

• Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/ads/preferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

5. Web Beacons and Pixel Tags

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our communications. These are tiny graphics embedded in web pages or emails that work together with cookies to collect information.

6. Mobile Device Identifiers

If you access our services through a mobile device, we may collect mobile device identifiers (such as Apple's IDFA or Google's Advertising ID) for similar purposes as cookies. You can control mobile advertising identifiers in your device settings.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no common standard for interpreting DNT signals, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie preference center.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. 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.

9. Contact Us

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