1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, allowing us to enhance your user experience and provide personalized content.
Cookies are widely used by websites to make them work more efficiently and to provide a better user experience. They help websites remember your preferences, login status, shopping cart contents, and other information that makes your browsing experience more convenient.
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track page views and user interactions
- Local Storage: Technology that stores data locally on your device
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
- Pixels: Tiny images used to collect information about your visit
2. Types of Cookies
2.1 Based on Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while you navigate through our website.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website.
2.2 Based on Origin
First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by our website and are only readable by us. They enable core website functionality and help us analyze website performance.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by external services that we use on our website, such as analytics providers, social media platforms, or advertising networks.
3. How We Use Cookies
3.1 Essential Website Functions
- Maintaining your session while you browse our website
- Remembering your cookie preferences and consent choices
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity
- Enabling core website features and navigation
3.2 Improving User Experience
- Remembering your language and regional preferences
- Personalizing content based on your interests
- Saving your form inputs to prevent data loss
- Optimizing website performance for your device
3.3 Analytics and Performance
- Understanding how visitors use our website
- Measuring website performance and loading times
- Identifying popular content and pages
- Detecting and resolving technical issues
3.4 Marketing and Communications
- Tracking the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Personalizing newsletter and email communications
- Measuring engagement with our content
- Improving our marketing strategies
4. Third-Party Cookies and Services
4.1 Analytics Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymous information about your browsing behavior.
Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, device information
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 Social Media Integration
Social Media Platforms
Our website includes social media buttons and widgets that may set cookies when you interact with them.
Platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
Purpose: Social media integration and sharing functionality
Data Collected: Social media interactions, sharing activity
4.3 Font and CDN Services
Font Awesome CDN
We use Font Awesome's content delivery network to load icons and fonts on our website.
Purpose: Website design and user interface enhancement
Data Collected: Request logs, IP addresses
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookies including analytics and marketing
- Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies required for website functionality
- Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories you want to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:
- Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
- Analytics cookies: We cannot improve website performance
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant content
- Preference cookies: Settings may not be remembered
6. Detailed Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
session_id |
Maintains user session |
Session |
cookie_consent |
Stores cookie preferences |
1 year |
security_token |
Website security |
Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
_ga |
Google Analytics user identification |
2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics session data |
2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics user identification |
24 hours |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
marketing_pref |
Marketing preferences |
6 months |
campaign_source |
Campaign attribution |
30 days |
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our website banner or email if you're subscribed to our newsletter
- Request renewed consent for any new cookie categories
- Provide clear information about what has changed
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.