Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies may be stored temporarily (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device.

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage to collect information about your browsing activities.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. These can be categorized as follows:

2.1 Essential (Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services or features of the website may not be available.

Examples of essential cookies include:

• Cookies that remember your cookie preferences
• Authentication cookies that keep you logged in during a session
• Security cookies that help maintain the security of our website

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples of analytics cookies include:

• Cookies that track how you found our website
• Cookies that monitor which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
• Cookies that help us understand how users interact with our website features

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples of marketing cookies include:

• Cookies used for displaying relevant advertisements
• Cookies used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Cookies that help measure the performance of advertising campaigns

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may be placed on your device when you visit our website or when you click on certain features.

Examples of third-party services whose cookies may be present on our website include:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) for sharing and social integration
• Payment processors for handling transactions
• Advertising networks for delivering targeted advertisements

Please note that we do not have control over these third-party cookies. For more information about these cookies and how to disable them, please consult the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

4. Cookie Management

4.1 Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly if you disable certain cookies.

Here are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in common web browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You may also opt out of certain third-party cookies through industry tools such as:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC)
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

5. Data Collected by Cookies

The information collected by cookies may include:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Date and time of your visit
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Links clicked and actions taken on our website
• Referring website or source

This information is used to analyze website usage patterns, improve our services, and provide a better user experience. For more information about how we protect and use your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are erased when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually.

The specific duration of each cookie can vary depending on its purpose and the entity that sets it.

7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can provide through our cookie banner or preference settings.
• Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies, we may rely on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of our website.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that allows you to tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, our website does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through the methods described in Section 4 of this policy.

9. Contact Us

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