Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how this website uses cookies and similar technologies when users visit the site. Cookies are small files that store or retrieve information on a user’s device. The purpose of this policy is to describe the types of cookies used, their functions, their duration, and how users may manage their preferences. This document should be read together with the Privacy Policy.

2. What cookies are

Cookies help websites function efficiently by enabling certain features such as navigation, session management, and preference storage. Cookies can be first-party (set by this website) or third-party (set by external service providers). Some cookies are necessary for the website to operate, while others support functional features or aggregated analytics.

3. Types of cookies used

The website may use the following categories:

Necessary cookies:
Required for essential operations such as loading pages, maintaining sessions, and enabling security features.

Functional cookies:
Store non-essential preferences such as display settings.

Analytics cookies:
Collect aggregated, non-identifying usage data to support improvements.

Advertising cookies:
Used by some websites for targeted advertising; however, this website does not use cookies for targeted advertising or personalized promotion.

4. Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies support fundamental website functionality. They ensure that pages load correctly, maintain session continuity, and safeguard the site from certain automated misuse. Because they are essential, users cannot disable them through the cookie banner, although browser-level blocking is possible.

5. Functional cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember optional settings. These preferences help present the website consistently but are not required for core operation. Disabling functional cookies may limit certain convenience features.

6. Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help measure how users interact with the website, such as which pages are visited and general navigation patterns. Collected information is aggregated and does not identify users. These cookies provide insight into how content may be improved. Users can choose whether to permit analytics cookies.

7. Advertising cookies

This website does not use cookies for advertising, behavioral tracking, or targeted promotion. If third-party service providers set advertising-related cookies, they are not configured to collect information for targeted advertising as defined under U.S. privacy laws.

8. Cookie consent

Users are informed of cookie usage through a banner displayed on first visit. The banner provides clear, unselected options for accepting or adjusting preferences, except for necessary cookies. Users may revise choices by returning to the cookie settings or adjusting browser controls.

9. Cookies and personal data

Some cookies may indirectly relate to personal information, such as aggregated analytics. Any such data is processed according to the Privacy Policy. The website does not use cookies to sell or share personal information.

10. Managing cookies

Users may change cookie preferences through browser settings, such as blocking or deleting cookies. Blocking necessary cookies may impact website performance.

For more information, please use the contact details above.