1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and personalizing content.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into website usage and performance
- Marketing Cookies: Help us deliver relevant content and advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Google Analytics cookies (to analyze website traffic)
- Page load time tracking
- User behavior analysis
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings:
- Theme preference (dark/light mode)
- Language preferences
- Form data (temporarily)
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Font Awesome (for icons)
- Google Fonts (for typography)
- Social media integration cookies
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
- Third-Party Cookies: Duration controlled by the third-party service
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Change your settings at any time
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:
- Theme preferences may not be saved
- Some interactive features may be limited
- Analytics data may be incomplete
- Personalization features may not work
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
7.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics cookies help us:
- Track page views and user sessions
- Analyze user behavior and demographics
- Improve website performance
7.2 Font Awesome
We use Font Awesome for icons. Their cookies help with:
- Icon loading optimization
- CDN performance
7.3 Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts for typography. Their cookies help with:
- Font loading optimization
- CDN performance
8. Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your privacy:
- We only use cookies for legitimate purposes
- We do not sell or share cookie data with third parties
- We implement appropriate security measures
- We comply with applicable data protection laws
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: