Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off
  • Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization
  • Marketing Cookies: These are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Session Management: To maintain your session while browsing our site
  • Security: To protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
  • Cookie Consent: To remember your cookie preferences

Performance and Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics: To understand website usage and improve our services
  • Page Load Performance: To monitor and optimize website speed

Functional Cookies

  • User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Form Data: To temporarily store form information

4. Third-Party Cookies

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

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Social Media: If you interact with social media content on our site
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Opt-Out Tools

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept," you consent to the use of all cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Changing your browser settings
  • Contacting us directly
  • Clearing your browser cookies

7. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, our legal basis for using cookies is:

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies, we rely on your explicit consent
  • Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
  • Contract: For cookies necessary to provide services you have requested

8. Data Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-24 months)
  • Analytics Cookies: Usually retained for 26 months

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Form submissions may not work correctly
  • Your preferences may not be remembered
  • We may not be able to provide personalized experiences
  • Some content may not display correctly

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our website contact form or email us directly.