🍪 Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our site. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (login, security, preferences)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
• Advertising cookies: Allow us to show you relevant ads and measure their effectiveness

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or setting your privacy preferences.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year
sessionID	Maintains your login session	Session

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes unique users	24 hours
_gat	Throttles request rate	1 minute

3. Advertising Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_gcl_au	Google AdSense for conversion tracking	3 months
IDE	Google DoubleClick for ad serving	1 year

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements

These services may use cookies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide you with relevant advertisements and to analyze website traffic.

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

• Using the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website
• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of any page
• Adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies (note that some features may not work properly)

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

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