Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website and allows us to improve our services.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests, or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us optimize our website and improve user experience. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third parties may set their own cookies or similar technologies on your device.

Examples of third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Payment Processors: To process secure payments (e.g., Stripe)
• Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing features
• Email Service Providers: To send transactional and marketing emails

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on future visits.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use certain features.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative
• Your Online Choices

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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