Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 25, 2025
Last Updated: January 25, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

1.1 Types of Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies including:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally within your browser with no expiration time
• Session Storage: Stores data for one session (data is lost when the browser tab is closed)
• Pixels/Web Beacons: Small invisible images used to track user activity
• Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device information to create a unique identifier

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable essential website functionality and security
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used to improve performance
• Personalize your experience based on your interests
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their function and purpose. Click on each category below to see detailed information about the cookies we use.

4. Third-Party Services and Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set their own cookies. We have agreements in place to ensure they handle your data responsibly.

5. Your Cookie Choices and Rights

5.1 Cookie Consent and Management

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Cookie Settings: Access detailed cookie preferences in your account settings
• Browser Controls: Manage cookies through your browser settings
• Opt-out Tools: Use third-party opt-out tools for advertising cookies

5.2 Browser Cookie Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience:

• Strictly Necessary: Cannot be disabled - required for basic functionality
• Performance: We won’t be able to improve our services based on usage data
• Functional: Your preferences won’t be saved between visits
• Targeting: You may see less relevant advertisements

5.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. While there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal where required by law. When we detect a GPC signal, we will not share your data for cross-context behavioral advertising.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, targeting)
• Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies necessary for security and basic functionality
• Contract Performance: For cookies necessary to provide services you’ve requested
• Legal Obligations: For cookies necessary to comply with legal requirements

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected through cookies
• Right to delete personal information collected through cookies
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes:
• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top
• We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website
• We may request renewed consent for non-essential cookies
• Your continued use after notification constitutes acceptance

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our Privacy Team: