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 allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to enhance user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the site.

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies, such as web beacons (also known as pixels or clear gifs), local storage, and mobile device identifiers. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Depending on their function and purpose, cookies can be classified as follows:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly 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. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Website will not function properly if you do so.

Examples of essential cookies we use:

• Cookies that remember your cookie preferences
• Authentication cookies that identify you when you log in to our Website
• Security cookies that help maintain the security of our Website
• Session cookies that enable the Website to function during your visit

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Examples of analytics cookies we use:

• Google Analytics cookies to track user behavior on our Website
• Cookies that help us understand how our content performs
• Cookies that help us identify technical issues on our Website

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Examples of marketing cookies we use:

• Cookies from social media platforms that enable social sharing and integration
• Cookies that help us deliver more relevant advertisements
• Cookies that measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

2.4 Preference 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Examples of preference cookies we use:

• Cookies that remember your language preferences
• Cookies that remember your region or location preferences
• Cookies that remember the settings you've applied (such as layout, text size, preferences, and colors)

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may include analytics providers, social media platforms, advertising networks, and other service providers.

Third-party cookies used on our Website include:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about the number of visitors to the Website, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visit. For more information, visit Google's privacy policy.
• Social Media Platforms: If you use social media sharing buttons on our Website, these platforms may set cookies on your device. Please refer to the respective platform's privacy policy for more information.
• Other Service Providers: We work with various service providers who may set cookies on our Website to provide specific services. These include customer support chat functions, feedback tools, and marketing services.

We do not control third-party cookies. You can check the third party's website for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and exist only during your browsing session. They are deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you have closed your browser, and they can be used by websites to recognize your device when you return. Persistent cookies expire after a set period, which can range from minutes to years.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage or limit how we and our partners use cookies and similar technologies:

5.1 Cookie Settings on Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our Website through our Cookie Settings manager. When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.

5.2 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. These settings are typically found in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. You can also configure your browser to reject all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. However, please note that if you disable all cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

For cookies set by third-party services, you may be able to opt out directly through their websites:

• Google Analytics: You can download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies.
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): Visit www.youronlinechoices.eu for more information on managing cookies used for online advertising.

5.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our Website from a mobile device, you can manage your privacy settings through your device settings, such as "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (Android).

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our Website, and some functionality may be impaired.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers may transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites with which the browser communicates. Currently, there is no standard interpretation of "Do Not Track" signals, and our Website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, our business practices, or for other reasons. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy. If we make material changes to this policy, we will provide notice or obtain consent as required by law.

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

8. More Information

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

9. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy is part of and supplements our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect, use, and share your personal information.