Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

This website uses cookies and similar technologies (such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how users interact with the website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They are usually set only in response to actions you take (such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms). These cookies cannot be disabled in your browser.

2.2 Analytics/Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and understand how visitors use the website. This helps us improve how the website works, for example, by ensuring users can easily find what they're looking for.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you've made, such as text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of the website.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Currently, this website does not use targeting or advertising cookies. If we add advertising features in the future, we will update this policy to reflect the use of these cookies.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report website usage statistics, provide social media features, and more. These third-party service providers may set cookies on your device.

The main third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics - For website analytics and statistics
• Google Fonts - For loading website fonts (may use local storage)

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and exist only while you browse the website. These cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted. The duration of these cookies varies by cookie type and may range from days to years. The persistent cookies we use typically expire after 1-2 years.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers accept cookies by default, but you can change this setting through your browser settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Receive notifications before cookies are set
• Delete stored cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some website features may not function properly.

5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Use your browser's "Do Not Track" feature

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use the following similar technologies:

• Local Storage - Data stored on your device to remember preferences
• Session Storage - Temporary data stored on your device that exists only during the browser session
• Pixel Tags/Web Beacons - Small images embedded in web pages or emails used to track page views or email opens

These technologies are managed similarly to cookies and can be controlled through browser settings.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit this website, we may display a cookie banner or notification requesting your consent to use certain types of cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings.

Please note that strictly necessary cookies do not require consent, as they are essential for the website to function properly.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect the types of cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any changes.

9. More Information

For more general information about cookies, you can visit:

• www.allaboutcookies.org
• www.youronlinechoices.com

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: