This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device on future visits and provide functionality, analytics, and personalization.
Cookies can be classified as:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specific period or until you delete them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve Your Experience: Remember your preferences and settings, so you have a more personalized experience on our site.
- Analyze Site Traffic: Understand how visitors use our site, helping us improve our content and user experience.
- Provide Relevant Content: Show content that is more relevant to your interests.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and other essential functions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They enable us to improve the site’s performance and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads and content that are more relevant to your interests. They help us understand your browsing habits, enabling us to display more personalized content and targeted ads.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may work with third-party providers who use their cookies to assist us in analyzing site performance, delivering relevant content, or providing social media features. These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of their respective providers.
Examples of third-party providers include:
- Google Analytics: For understanding visitor interactions and improving site performance.
- Social Media Plugins: For enabling content sharing to social networks like Facebook, Twitter, etc.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block cookies or receive notifications when a website attempts to place cookies on your device.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third parties offer opt-out mechanisms for interest-based advertising and other cookies. You can learn more by visiting resources such as Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, and certain features may not work as intended if cookies are blocked.
6. Updates to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this page from time to time to stay informed about our use of cookies.