Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics data. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until deleted or expired).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• Session cookies: Maintain user sessions and form data
• Security cookies: Detect authentication abuse and protect user data
• Load balancing: Distribute traffic for optimal performance

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve user experience.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, and user demographics
• Vercel Analytics: Monitors website performance and Core Web Vitals

These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data and do not personally identify you.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remembering your language and region preferences
• Storing form data to improve user experience
• Remembering your cookie consent preferences

2.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we may use targeting cookies to show you relevant advertisements:

• Track conversions from ad campaigns
• Retarget website visitors with relevant ads
• Measure ad effectiveness

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies:

4. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. Instructions for popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.2 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

5. Do Not Track Signals

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. When DNT is enabled, we do not track your browsing behavior across other websites or use targeting cookies.

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Analytics cookies: Typically 2 years
• Preference cookies: 1 year
• Marketing cookies: Up to 90 days

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Check this page periodically for updates. The "Last Updated" date indicates when the policy was last revised.