Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website and mobile applications, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and basic site navigation. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

• Session Cookies: Maintain your logged-in status during your visit
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
• Preference Cookies: Remember your language and region preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and user experience.

• Pages you visit
• Time spent on each page
• Links clicked
• General geographic location

Analytics Tools: We may use Google Analytics and similar services to collect and analyze website usage data.

2.3 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to track your browsing habits and show you personalized advertisements based on your interests. They may be set by third-party advertising networks.

• Remembering your browsing history
• Creating targeted ad campaigns
• Measuring advertising effectiveness

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

3. How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 6-12 months) or until manually deleted
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 26 months
• Marketing Cookies: May remain for 12-24 months depending on the advertiser

4. Cookies on Our Mobile App

Our mobile application uses similar tracking technologies to cookies, including:

• Local Storage: Stores authentication tokens and user preferences on your device
• Application Identifiers: Unique identifiers to track app usage and crashes
• Analytics SDKs: Software tools that collect app usage and performance data

These technologies are stored locally on your device and are not the same as browser cookies.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Third parties may place cookies on your device through our website for analytics and advertising purposes. These include:

• Google Analytics: Analyzes website traffic and user behavior
• Advertising Networks: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, and similar services
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Serve website content and assets
• Payment Processors: Process payment information

Third-party cookies are subject to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for more information.

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

6.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

If your browser has Do Not Track enabled, we will respect this preference and limit our use of tracking cookies. Some third-party services may not honor DNT signals.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• You may need to log in again each visit
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Personalized content may not load
• Some features may not work properly

Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent the website from functioning properly.

8. Specific Cookies We Use

9. GDPR & Privacy Compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws:

• Consent: We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
• Transparency: We clearly disclose what cookies we use and why
• User Rights: You can request a copy of your data or have it deleted
• Third-Party Compliance: We require third parties to comply with privacy laws

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our website constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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