Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and related technologies to enhance your browsing experience
Last Updated: December 15, 2023
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and can be used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies can perform various functions, such as remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our website, and helping us deliver a better, more personalized service to you.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage) for the following purposes:
- Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and are typically only set in response to actions you take (such as logging in or filling out forms). You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.
- Statistics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are intended to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user, thereby making them more valuable to publishers and third-party advertisers.
The specific cookies we use include:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Necessary | Maintains user session state | Session |
| theme_preference | Preference | Saves user's theme preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Statistics | Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel - Used for ad targeting | 3 months |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies we set, our website may also allow third parties (such as advertising networks and analytics providers) to set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites to serve you with advertisements that may be of interest to you or to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We do not control these third parties or how they collect and use your information, so we recommend that you check their respective privacy policies for more information.
Your Control Over Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our website.
The methods for managing cookies vary by browser, and you can find instructions in the "Settings" or "Options" menu of your browser. Here are links to instructions for some common browsers:
Additionally, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org for more detailed information about managing cookies in various browsers.
Opting Out of Behavioral Advertising
You can opt out of many third-party ad networks' personalized advertisements by visiting:
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see ads, but rather that the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.
Changes to Our Cookie 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 encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]