Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Cookies may also be used to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your settings and preferences
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements
• Ensure the security of our services

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

2.1 Essential Website Functionality

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies (CSRF protection)
• Load balancing cookies

2.2 Analytics and Performance

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Page view tracking
• User journey analysis
• Performance monitoring
• Error tracking and debugging

2.3 Marketing and Personalization

Marketing cookies help us deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Campaign tracking
• Personalized content delivery
• Conversion tracking
• Retargeting (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

3.3 Marketing Cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our website. Google may use this data for their own purposes in accordance with their privacy policy.

Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

If you interact with social media features on our site, those platforms may set cookies to enable the functionality.

4.3 Payment Processors

When making payments, our payment processors may set cookies necessary for transaction processing.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Settings Page

Visit our Privacy Settings page to customize your cookie preferences for each category.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

• Digital Advertising Alliance
• Your Online Choices
• Google Analytics Opt-out

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:

6.1 Consent (Article 6(1)(a))

For non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing), we obtain your explicit consent through our cookie banner.

6.2 Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f))

For essential cookies necessary for website functionality and security.

6.3 Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c))

When cookies are required to comply with legal obligations.

7. Cookie Data Retention

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until deleted or expired (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Authentication Cookies: Expire after 1 hour of inactivity

Cookie data is retained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

Some cookies may involve data transfers to countries outside the EU/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Certification schemes (e.g., Privacy Shield)

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date
• Notify users via email or website notice
• Request renewed consent where required

10. Contact Us

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