1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting websites. They help sites remember preferences and improve user experience. We use cookies to enhance functionality.
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for basic site functionality. Without them, services like secure login wouldn't work. They don't collect personal information for marketing.
3. Performance Cookies
These collect anonymous data about site usage to help us improve performance. They track pages visited and error messages, but don't identify individual users.
4. Functionality Cookies
These remember choices like language preferences to personalize your experience. They may track anonymized interactions to enhance site usability.
5. Targeting Cookies
These track browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising. They're placed by third parties like ad networks with our permission to support free content.
6. Cookie Duration
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for set periods (days/months). We review durations annually to minimize data retention.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow selective cookie blocking.
8. Third-Party Cookies
Partners like analytics providers may set cookies. We don't control these but require compliance with privacy laws. See their policies for management options.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this policy as technology evolves. Significant changes will be announced on our site. The latest version always applies to cookie usage.