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. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until deleted or they expire
• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by other websites or services

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

• Session management
• Security features
• Load balancing
• Cookie consent preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies

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

• Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
• Page view tracking
• User behavior analysis
• Performance monitoring

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Language preferences
• Region selection
• User interface customization
• Video playback settings

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising.

• Social media integration
• Advertising campaign tracking
• Retargeting
• Conversion tracking

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website:

These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

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

4.2 Cookie Consent Tool

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

4.3 Opt-Out Options

To opt out of specific types of cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Advertising: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance

5. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Vary from days to years, depending on purpose
• Analytics cookies: Typically 2 years
• Preference cookies: Typically 1 year

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include "Do Not Track" (DNT) features. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we comply with applicable privacy laws regarding tracking.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending email notifications (if applicable)

8. More Information

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

For general information about cookies, visit:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: