Cookie Policy

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

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.

Types of Cookies by Duration:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Types of Cookies by Origin:

• First-party Cookies: Set by our website directly
• Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, etc.)

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and provide you with personalized services. Here's how we use them:

Website Functionality:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in during your visit
• Ensure website features work properly
• Provide security and prevent fraud

Analytics and Performance:

• Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Identify popular content and improve user experience
• Monitor website performance and loading times

Communication and Marketing:

• Remember your newsletter subscription preferences
• Personalize content based on your interests
• Track the effectiveness of our communications

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and necessity:

Essential Cookies:

• session_id: Maintains your session across page loads
• csrf_token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
• consent_preferences: Remembers your cookie consent choices

Analytics Cookies (if enabled):

• _ga: Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users
• _ga_*: Google Analytics - collects data on page visits
• _gid: Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users (24 hours)

Functional Cookies (if enabled):

• theme_preference: Remembers your dark/light mode choice
• language_preference: Stores your language preference
• newsletter_subscription: Tracks newsletter subscription status

This list may be updated as we add new features or services. We will update this policy accordingly when changes are made.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the 'Settings' or 'Privacy' section of your browser.

Common Browser Instructions:

Google Chrome:

• Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Choose your preferred cookie settings
• Manage exceptions for specific websites

Mozilla Firefox:

• Go to Settings → Privacy & Security
• Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your preferences
• Use "Manage Data" to control specific sites

Safari:

• Go to Preferences → Privacy
• Choose your cookie preferences
• Use "Manage Website Data" for specific control

Microsoft Edge:

• Go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services
• Under "Cookies and site permissions," manage settings
• Control cookies for individual websites

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:

Analytics Services:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

External Content:

• Google Fonts: Web font delivery service
• Boxicons: Icon font service

We regularly review our third-party integrations to ensure they meet our privacy standards and provide value to our users.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users of significant changes through our website
• Provide advance notice when possible
• Ensure continued compliance with applicable laws

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.