Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide a better user experience. Cookies can contain information such as user preferences, login information, and browsing history.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and session management
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Navigation between pages
• Access to secure areas of the website

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser)

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are popular, and how to improve our services. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data.

• Page views and time spent on pages
• Visitor location and device information
• Traffic sources and user journey
• Bounce rates and conversion metrics

Tools: Google Analytics, similar analytics services

Duration: Typically 2 years

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience:

• Language and region preferences
• User preferences and settings
• Saved information and form data

Duration: 1 year or as per user preference

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness:

• Advertising preference data
• Remarketing and retargeting information
• Campaign performance metrics

Duration: 6 months to 2 years

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes. These include:

• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Facebook Pixel
• LinkedIn Insight Tag
• Email service providers

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies directly.

4. Cookie Consent and Management

4.1 Your Consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent to use cookies (except essential cookies which are necessary for the site to function). You can:

• Accept: Accept all cookie types
• Decline: Decline non-essential cookies (essential cookies will still be used)
• Manage: Customize which types of cookies you allow

4.2 How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Cookie Consent Management

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie preferences button (if available) or by clearing cookies through your browser settings.

5. Cookie Information Table

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential	User session management	Session
cookieAccepted	Essential	Cookie consent preference	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics tracking	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics session ID	24 hours
language	Functionality	User language preference	1 year
preferences	Functionality	User preferences	1 year
fbp	Marketing	Facebook pixel tracking	90 days

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable regulations. Any significant changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access information about cookies we use
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
• Request deletion of cookies
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority