Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (third-party cookies).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

2.4 Security Cookies

We use security cookies to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, and protect user data from unauthorized access.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through our site:

• Payment Processors: Cookies from our payment providers to facilitate secure transactions
• Analytics Services: Cookies from analytics services that help us understand how our website is used
• Customer Support: Cookies from our customer support platform to provide you with better service

We carefully select third-party providers who respect user privacy and comply with data protection regulations.

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Browser Controls

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.2 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Learn more about our cookie usage

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a Do-Not-Track feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to browser Do-Not-Track signals as there is no standard for how websites should respond to such signals.

7. Data Retention

Cookies have varying lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for set periods (as specified in the table above)
• Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days of inactivity

You can delete cookies at any time using your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the \'Last Updated\' date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our website
• Requesting renewed consent for significant changes to cookie usage

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact Information

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

• Email: privacy@yourdomain.com
• Subject Line:\'Cookie Policy Inquiry\'