Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 25, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication, security, session management | Session / 30 days | No - Required |
| Functional | User preferences, interface customization | 1 year | Yes |
| Analytics | Usage statistics, performance monitoring | 2 years | Yes |
| Marketing | Personalized content, targeted communications | 1 year | Yes |
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
- session_id: Maintains your login session
- csrf_token: Protects against cross-site request forgery
- cookie_consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- user_preferences: Stores your interface preferences
- theme_selection: Remembers your chosen theme
- language_preference: Stores your language choice
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- _ga: Google Analytics visitor identification
- _gid: Google Analytics session identification
- usage_analytics: Internal usage tracking
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you.
- marketing_preferences: Tracks content preferences
- campaign_tracking: Measures marketing campaign effectiveness
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies:
| Service Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention | Stripe Privacy |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance tracking | Google Privacy |
| Font Awesome | Icon font delivery | FontAwesome Privacy |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Configure your browser to block or delete cookies.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (see table above)
- Third-party cookies: Managed by the respective service providers
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.