Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2025-01-20

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly

Can be disabled: No - these are required for basic functionality

Examples:

  • csrftoken - Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery
  • sessionid - Maintains your login session
  • messages - Displays system messages and notifications

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and enhance functionality

Can be disabled: Yes

Examples:

  • theme - Remembers your preferred theme (light/dark)
  • language - Stores your language preference
  • preferences - Saves your customization settings

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Can be disabled: Yes

Examples:

  • _ga - Google Analytics main cookie
  • _gid - Google Analytics session identifier
  • _gat - Google Analytics throttling cookie
  • analytics_session - Our internal analytics tracking

Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Deliver personalized advertisements and track ad performance

Can be disabled: Yes

Examples:

  • _fbp - Facebook Pixel tracking
  • _fbc - Facebook click identifier
  • marketing_id - Our marketing campaign tracking
  • ad_tracking - Advertisement impression and click tracking

How We Use Cookies

Essential Functions

  • User authentication and sessions
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Form submission and data processing
  • Error handling and debugging

Enhanced Experience

  • Remembering your preferences
  • Personalizing content
  • Improving site performance
  • Providing relevant recommendations

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms

When you interact with social media content or share buttons.

Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

For faster loading of fonts, scripts, and other resources.

Providers: Bootstrap CDN, Font Awesome, Google Fonts

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookies:

Our Cookie Settings

Use our cookie preference center to enable or disable specific categories of cookies.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Tools

Use industry opt-out tools:

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use cookies. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all types of cookies
  • Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose which categories to allow

You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings button.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

What happens when you disable cookies?
  • Necessary cookies: Cannot be disabled - website won't function properly
  • Functional cookies: You'll lose personalization and preferences
  • Analytics cookies: We can't improve the site based on usage data
  • Marketing cookies: You'll see less relevant advertisements

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We'll notify you of significant changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Showing a notification on our website
  • Requesting renewed consent if required by law

Contact Us

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

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