Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that is stored and can be retrieved by the website on your subsequent visits. Cookies help websites recognize users, remember preferences, and track user behavior.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as:

• User authentication and login
• Session management
• Security features
• Page navigation
• Form submission

Cannot be disabled: These cookies are required for site functionality and cannot be turned off.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent
• User interactions and navigation patterns
• Traffic sources and referrers
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level)

Tools used: Google Analytics and similar analytics services

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices, including:

• Language preferences
• Display preferences
• Theme selection
• Saved settings
• User-specific customizations

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include third-party services that use cookies, including:

4. Managing Your Cookies

You have control over cookie settings through your browser. You can:

• Enable or disable cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Use private browsing mode

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Browser Settings Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data

6. Cookie List

Common cookies used on our platform:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
sessionid	Essential	User session management	Session
csrf_token	Essential	Security/CSRF protection	1 Year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics tracking	2 Years
cookieConsent	Preference	Cookie consent preference	1 Year
theme	Preference	User theme preference	1 Year

7. Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of analytics tracking:

• Use browser privacy settings or extensions
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
• Use Do Not Track (DNT) features in your browser
• Request deletion of cookies through our privacy settings

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our website indicates acceptance of any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie usage:

Last Updated: January 2025