Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and how to manage them

Last Updated: January 2025 | Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

Most cookies are "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features like security, navigation, and form submission.

User Control: You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the site will not function properly without them.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are popular, and how users navigate. We use this information to improve our content and user experience.

Tools Used: Google Analytics and similar services

User Control: You can opt out or manage these cookies through your browser settings.

3.3 Preference Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language, display settings, and newsletter preferences.

Examples: Dark mode toggle, user theme preferences

3.4 Advertising/Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners to display relevant ads and track campaign effectiveness.

User Control: You can opt out through your browser settings or third-party opt-out mechanisms.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may be set by:

We are not responsible for third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies and cookie practices.

5. Cookie List

Below is a list of cookies we commonly use:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
darkMode Preference Remembers dark mode preference 1 year
cookieConsent Essential Remembers cookie consent choice 1 year
newsletter_email Preference Stores newsletter signup preference 90 days
session_id Essential Maintains secure user session Session
_ga Analytics Google Analytics tracking 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics session ID 24 hours

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

6.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or manage your preferences. Your choice is remembered for future visits.

6.3 Opt-Out Options

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

If your browser has Do Not Track (DNT) enabled, we will respect this preference to the extent possible. However, not all third-party services honor DNT signals.

8. Cookies and Mobile Apps

If we develop a mobile application, we may use similar technologies (like local storage) to remember your preferences. These work similarly to cookies.

9. Children's Cookies

We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 18. If we discover such use, we will immediately delete the data and take corrective action.

10. Updating This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date indicates when this policy was last revised. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of updated policies.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to request information about cookies we use, please contact us:

Note: This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.