Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and improving our website's functionality.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential website functionality and navigation
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Providing personalized content and recommendations
• Security and fraud prevention

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.

3.4 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website to tailor it to customer needs.

4. Detailed Cookie Information

Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies we use on our website:

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set cookies on our website:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

5.2 Social Media Plugins

Our website may include social media features and widgets. These features may collect information about your IP address and which page you are visiting on our site, and may set cookies to enable the feature to function properly.

5.3 Content Delivery Networks

We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to improve website performance. These services may set cookies to optimize content delivery and enhance user experience.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies from being set
• Allow cookies only from specific websites
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

6.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

6.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ads: Google Ad Settings

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Some website features may not function properly
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
• Website performance may be reduced

8. Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device or app, similar tracking technologies may be used. You can manage these through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads
• Browser settings on mobile devices

9. Data Protection and Privacy

Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and ensure it is used only for the purposes described in this policy.

We do not sell or share cookie data with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

10. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside your country. When cookies are set by these providers, your information may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through our website or email if changes are significant
• Provide clear information about what has changed

12. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type of cookie:

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in improving our services
• Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent
• Functionality cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in enhancing user experience