Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

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

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time. They can be either "first-party" cookies (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" cookies (set by other organizations).

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:

• Website navigation and access to secure areas
• Form submission and validation
• Cookie consent management
• Session management

Cannot be disabled. These cookies are essential for the website to work correctly.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Navigation patterns and user journeys
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/region level)
• Error messages encountered

This information helps us improve our website and services.

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign performance. They may be set by advertising partners and can:

• Track your visit across websites
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Limit the number of times you see an ad
• Help understand your interests for targeted advertising

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to set cookies on our website for the following purposes:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior analysis
• Google Maps: Map embedding and location services

These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their data practices.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Most cookies we use are persistent cookies with varying durations depending on their purpose.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept All: Accept all cookie categories
• Reject All: Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customize: Select which cookie categories to accept

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can typically:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear all cookies when closing the browser
• Open "incognito" or "private" browsing modes

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using industry opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly. For example:

• You may need to re-enter information multiple times
• Some features may be unavailable
• Website performance may be affected
• Personalization features will not work

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

8. Contact Information

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: