Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes including remembering your preferences, analysing how you use our site, and improving your browsing experience.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable essential website functionality and security
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website to improve it
• Measure the effectiveness of our communications
• Provide relevant information based on your interests

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies to prevent fraud
• Cookie consent preference storage

These cookies cannot be disabled.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's functionality and content.

Examples:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate
• Usage pattern analysis
• Performance metrics

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other platforms.

Examples:

• Advertising network cookies
• Retargeting cookies
• Social media platform cookies

3.4 Preference Cookies

Preference cookies enable our website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or region.

Examples:

• Language preference storage
• Region or location preferences
• Display settings and layout choices

4. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies we use below. Essential cookies are always active as they're necessary for the website to function.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used before coming to our site. Learn more about Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Social Media Platforms

If we integrate social media features, these platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content on our site.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Essential Cookies: Typically expire after 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 26 months
• Marketing Cookies: Vary by service, typically 30 days to 2 years
• Preference Cookies: Typically expire after 1 year

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Withdraw your consent to cookies at any time
• Access information about the cookies we use
• Delete cookies from your browser
• Object to certain types of cookies

Withdrawing consent or disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: