Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to website owners.
Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our website, and improve your browsing experience. They do not contain personal information like your name or email address unless you have provided this information to us.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookiesAccepted | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| userPreferences | Stores your site preferences | 6 months |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Website Functionality: To ensure our website works correctly and provides you with the best experience
- Remember Preferences: To remember your choices and settings so you don't have to re-enter them each visit
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve
- Security: To help protect our website and users from security threats
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display custom typography. Google may collect data about font usage. For more information, see Google Fonts FAQ.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Opting Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookie Retention Period
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. The duration varies by cookie (see the tables above)
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work. Disabling other cookies may affect your browsing experience but will not prevent you from using our website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: