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 and advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
• Security cookies to protect against fraud
• Session cookies to maintain your browsing session
• Language preference cookies

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and provide better content.

• Google Analytics cookies to track page views and user behavior
• Performance monitoring cookies
• Error tracking cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

• Newsletter subscription preferences
• Comment and discussion preferences
• Content personalization settings
• Search history and preferences

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They also perform functions like preventing the same advertisement from continuously reappearing.

• Google AdSense cookies for relevant advertising
• Social media advertising cookies
• Retargeting cookies

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and login functionality
• Comment Systems: For user comments and discussions

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually 30 days to 2 years)
• Third-Party Cookies: Duration is controlled by the third-party service

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Choose which cookies to accept
• Set up notifications when cookies are being set

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 preferences at any time through our settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Personalized content may not be available
• Some interactive features may not work
• Advertising may be less relevant

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website.