Understanding how we use cookies and tracking technologies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our site, and showing you relevant content and advertisements.
Cookies typically contain:
We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic features like security, authentication, and session management.
What they do:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This allows us to improve our content and user experience.
What they do:
Provider: Google Analytics
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
These cookies are used to show you relevant ads based on your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
What they do:
Providers: Google Ads, Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, making your experience more convenient.
What they do:
Below is a detailed list of all cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Necessary | First-party | 1 year | Stores your cookie preferences |
| session_id | Necessary | First-party | Session | Maintains your login session |
| csrf_token | Necessary | First-party | Session | Security protection against CSRF attacks |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users | |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Maintains session state | |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes unique users (short-term) | |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Throttles request rate | |
| _gcl_au | Advertising | 90 days | Conversion tracking and attribution | |
| IDE | Advertising | 13 months | Ad serving and tracking | |
| _fbp | Advertising | Meta | 90 days | Track visits across websites for Facebook ads |
| fr | Advertising | Meta | 90 days | Deliver and measure ad effectiveness |
| user_preferences | Functional | First-party | 1 year | Stores UI preferences (theme, language, etc.) |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services (Google, Meta). We do not control these cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information:
Cookies can be either:
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They enable the website to remember your actions during a single browsing session.
These remain on your device for a set period (shown in the table above) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
You have several options for controlling cookies:
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
You can opt out of personalized advertising through these links:
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly, including:
Necessary cookies are required for basic functionality and cannot be disabled without severely impacting your experience.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that requests websites not to track your browsing. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
We respect your privacy choices. If you enable DNT in your browser and reject cookies through our banner, we will not track your activity beyond necessary cookies required for site functionality.
Some of our cookie providers (Google, Meta) may transfer data to countries outside your region, including the United States. These transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws through:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
We are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy choices. You have full control over which cookies you allow, and we will honor your preferences.