What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing website usage.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and personalization choices
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session Management: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently across our servers
• User Interface: Remember your interface preferences and settings

Analytics Cookies

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

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior patterns
• Heat Mapping: Shows where users click and scroll on our pages
• Performance Monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
• User Flow Analysis: Understand how visitors navigate through our site

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

• Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
• Theme Preferences: Dark/light mode and visual settings
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
• Form Data: Temporarily store form information for your convenience

Marketing Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant content:

• Social Media: Integration with social media platforms
• Advertising: Platform cookies for targeted advertising
• Retargeting: Show relevant ads to previous visitors
• Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by trusted third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and integration features
• Content Delivery Networks: Faster content loading and optimization
• Security Services: Protection against malicious activities and threats

Cookie Duration

Different types of cookies have varying lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Essential Cookies: Usually session-based or short-term for security
• Analytics Cookies: Typically stored for 1-2 years for trend analysis

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control how cookies are used:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers provide built-in cookie management:

• View Cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete Cookies: Remove specific or all cookies
• Block Cookies: Prevent cookies from specific websites
• Third-Party Blocking: Block cookies from third-party services
• Notifications: Get alerts when cookies are being set

Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Reject Non-Essential: Only allow necessary cookies
• Customize: Choose specific cookie categories
• Learn More: Access detailed information about each category

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some website features may not function properly:

• Form Functionality: Forms may not save your progress or remember your inputs
• Personalization: Personalized content and recommendations may not display
• Interactive Features: Some interactive elements may be limited or unavailable
• User Preferences: We may not be able to remember your settings and preferences

Mobile Device Management

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through several methods:

• Mobile Browser Settings: Access cookie controls through your mobile browser
• Device Privacy Settings: Use your device's built-in privacy controls
• App-Specific Controls: Manage cookies within individual applications

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
• Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
• Contract Performance: For cookies required to provide our services

Data Protection Compliance

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. Our cookie practices comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy regulations.