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Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience and protect your privacy.

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others are optional and require your consent.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Here's a breakdown of each type:

Essential Cookies

Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and maintaining your session. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • Authentication tokens

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
  • Page view tracking
  • User behavior patterns
  • Traffic source analysis

Duration: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Region settings
  • Form auto-fill data

Duration: Up to 1 year

Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. We may share this information with other organizations.

Examples:

  • Ad targeting cookies
  • Social media tracking pixels
  • Remarketing tags
  • Conversion tracking

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from trusted partners to help us analyze site usage and improve our services. These include:

Google Analytics

Tracks website usage, traffic sources, and user behavior to help us improve our content.

Social Media Platforms

Enable social sharing features and may track your interaction with our content.

These third-party providers have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use your data.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies already stored. The method for doing so varies from browser to browser. Check your browser's help menu or visit the browser developer's website for instructions.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or customize your preferences to choose which types of cookies you allow.

Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can use opt-out tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For advertising cookies, visit Your Online Choices or Digital Advertising Alliance.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to learn more about your privacy options, please contact us.

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