Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to achieve similar purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies because the Services cannot function properly without them.

• Authentication and login session cookies
• Security-related cookies (e.g., CSRF protection)
• User preference storage (e.g., language settings)

B. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve functionality, content, and user experience.

• Google Analytics — Tracks page views, session duration, device/browser information, and geographic data to help us analyze traffic patterns.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or settings across sessions.

D. Third-Party Cookies

Some of our pages display content or integrate services from third-party providers, which may set their own cookies. We do not control the placement or use of these cookies.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To keep you signed in and verify your identity during your session.
• Security: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, and protect the integrity of our Services.
• Preferences: To remember your settings and provide a personalized experience.
• Analytics: To measure and analyze how users interact with our Services so we can improve them.
• Performance: To monitor and optimize site speed and reliability.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Services. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages you visit
• Time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our site
• Device and browser type
• Approximate geographic location
• Session interactions

Google Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized where possible. We do not use Google Analytics to collect personally identifiable information.

You can learn more about how Google uses data at: Google Privacy Policy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by: Installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Services, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can choose to:

• Accept — Allows all cookies, including analytics cookies.
• Decline — Blocks non-essential cookies, including Google Analytics.

You can update your preference at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our website.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Receive alerts when cookies are being set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services, and some features may not work as intended.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

• Session cookies — Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies — Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. These are used to remember your preferences across sessions.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact: