Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

• Essential Website Functionality: Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Performance: To improve website speed and functionality
• Security: To protect against fraud and enhance security

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:

• Setting privacy preferences
• Logging in or filling in forms
• Requesting services
• Setting security preferences

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:

• Count visits and traffic sources
• Measure and improve website performance
• Identify popular content and pages
• Understand user navigation patterns

Duration: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your language preferences
• Storing your location for local content
• Remembering changes you make to text size and fonts
• Personalizing content based on your interests

Duration: Up to 1 year

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to:

• Build a profile of your interests
• Show you relevant advertisements on other websites
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement

Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

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

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve user experience. Google Analytics cookies collect information about:

• How visitors use our website
• Which pages are most popular
• How long visitors stay on our site
• Where visitors come from

Learn more about Google Analytics cookies: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

Social Media Plugins

If we include social media features (like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn buttons), these services may set their own cookies when you interact with them.

Content Delivery Networks

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

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Get notified when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these industry opt-out tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Google Analytics Opt-Out

Impact of Disabling Cookies

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

• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some personalized features may not work
• Website performance may be reduced
• You may see less relevant content

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality.

Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device or app, we may collect information through mobile-specific technologies:

• Device identifiers
• Location data (if permitted)
• App usage analytics
• Push notification preferences

You can manage these preferences through your device settings or app permissions.

Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws:

• We only collect necessary information
• We use secure technologies to protect your data
• We do not sell personal information to third parties
• We provide clear information about our data practices

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New technologies or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Best practice recommendations

We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Adjusting your browser settings
• Using opt-out tools
• Contacting us directly