Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and analyze website performance.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

  • Session management and security
  • Form submission and error handling
  • Basic website functionality

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service provision)

Retention: Session duration or until browser closure

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website.

  • Page views and user interactions
  • Traffic sources and user demographics
  • Website performance optimization

Legal Basis: Consent (can be withdrawn at any time)

Retention: Up to 24 months

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

  • Language and region preferences
  • Form field memory
  • Customized user experience

Legal Basis: Consent (can be withdrawn at any time)

Retention: Up to 12 months

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website traffic analysis

Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by cookie type
  • Learn more about each cookie category

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies:

  • Consent: Freely given, specific, informed consent for non-essential cookies
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time through browser settings
  • Information: Clear information about what cookies do and why they're used
  • Control: Granular control over different types of cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your website experience:

  • Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
  • Analytics cookies: We can't improve user experience based on usage data
  • Functional cookies: Preferences won't be remembered between visits

Cookie Inventory

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
_session Essential Session management Session
_ga Analytics Google Analytics tracking 2 years
preferences Functional User preferences 12 months

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes through website banners or email notifications.

Contact Us

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Cookie Management Tools

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