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 allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.

Cookies enable websites to provide enhanced functionality, improve user experience, and gather analytical data about website usage.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Functionality: To enable basic functions of our website, such as page navigation and access to secure areas
• Authentication: To keep you logged in to your account and recognize you when you return
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences, such as language and display options
• Analytics: To analyze how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
• Personalization: To provide content and features tailored to your interests and usage patterns
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and protect our website
• Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

4. Third-Party Cookies

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

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features
• Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We are not responsible for their cookie practices.

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that explains our use of cookies and asks for your consent.

Your Choices

You can choose to:

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

Your preferences will be saved, and you can change them at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. The method varies depending on the browser you use.

7. Cookie Lifetime

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year)

We regularly review and update our cookie practices to ensure they remain necessary and proportionate to their intended purpose.

8. Updates to This 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 changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our website

Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Information