Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: To ensure our website functions properly
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
• Performance Cookies: To improve website speed and functionality
• Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and settings

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Third Party
Google Analytics	Website analytics and user behavior tracking	Up to 2 years	Google
Session Cookies	Maintain user session and website functionality	Session only	No
Preference Cookies	Remember user preferences and settings	Up to 1 year	No

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How users navigate through our website
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information
• Traffic sources and referral websites

The information collected by Google Analytics is used to improve our website and services. Google Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser
• Set up notifications when cookies are being sent

Google Analytics Opt-out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Using browser settings to block Google Analytics cookies
• Using privacy-focused browsers or extensions

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

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

• Difficulty navigating the website
• Loss of personalized settings
• Inability to use certain interactive features
• Reduced website performance

7. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content from third parties. These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these third parties.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for using cookies includes:

• Legitimate Interest: For analytics and website improvement
• Consent: For non-essential cookies (where required by law)
• Contractual Necessity: For essential website functionality

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie providers (such as Google Analytics) may transfer data internationally. These transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate safeguards.

11. Contact Us

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

• All About Cookies
• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Your browser's help documentation