1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until you delete them) or "session" (they are deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our platform
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and security threats

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and advertising
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Customer Support: For live chat and support services

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our platform:

• Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic functionality
• Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from improving our services
• Functional cookies enhance your experience but are not essential
• Marketing cookies can be disabled without affecting core platform functionality

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until deleted or expired (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Essential Cookies: May persist longer for security and functionality

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• ICO Cookies Guide