Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions, helping us improve your experience on our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies individual visitors.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver relevant content. These include:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Google Fonts: Provides custom fonts for better typography
• Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring and analytics (if deployed on Vercel)

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their use of cookies.

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on future visits.

Most of our cookies are persistent cookies with varying expiration dates, typically ranging from 30 days to 2 years.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use certain cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• See what cookies you have and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our website or affect its functionality.

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals due to lack of industry-wide standards.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

8. Contact Us

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