What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
• Authentication: To keep you logged in and secure
• Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
• Analytics: To understand how our site is used
• Performance: To improve site speed and functionality
• Marketing: To show relevant content and advertisements
• Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
• Analytics: To understand how our site is used
• Performance: To improve site speed and functionality
• Marketing: To show relevant content and advertisements
Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Can Disable | Examples |
---|---|---|---|---|
Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functionality | Session/1 year | No | Authentication, security, preferences |
Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site | 2 years | Yes | Google Analytics, page views, user behavior |
Marketing Cookies | Used to deliver relevant advertisements | 1 year | Yes | Ad targeting, conversion tracking |
Functional Cookies | Enhance functionality and personalization | 1 year | Yes | Language preferences, chat widgets |
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. These cookies help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors navigate our site.
Social Media
Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) may set cookies when you interact with their embedded content or share buttons on our site.
Payment Processors
Payment providers like Stripe may set cookies to process transactions securely and prevent fraud.
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
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Change your preferences anytime in site settings
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Change your preferences anytime in site settings
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some interactive features may not function
• We can't provide personalized content
• Analytics and improvements will be limited
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some interactive features may not function
• We can't provide personalized content
• Analytics and improvements will be limited
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Essential Cookies: May last up to 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Typically last 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Usually last 1 year
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Essential Cookies: May last up to 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Typically last 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Usually last 1 year
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
• Know what cookies we use and why
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Access data collected through cookies
• Request deletion of cookie data
• Object to certain types of cookies
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Access data collected through cookies
• Request deletion of cookie data
• Object to certain types of cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Useful Resources
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