Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can be set by the website you're visiting ("first-party cookies") or by other websites whose content appears on the page ("third-party cookies").
Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookiesAccepted | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| font_loaded | Google Fonts - optimizes font loading | Session |
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To remember your cookie consent choice and ensure the website works correctly
- Performance improvement: To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- User experience: To remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience
- Analytics: To measure the effectiveness of our content and understand visitor behavior
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google may also use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads on its own advertising network. Google's Privacy Policy
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts on our website. Google may collect your IP address when fonts are loaded. Google Fonts Privacy
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookie Retention
The retention period for cookies varies depending on their type and purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. See the tables above for specific retention periods for each cookie we use.
Changes to This 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 notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: