Effective date 1st January 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and collect information about site usage.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
(a) Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.
(b) Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to track user behavior, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and traffic sources.
Google Analytics cookies include:
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_ga: Used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years).
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_gid: Used to distinguish users (expires after 24 hours).
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_gat: Used to throttle request rates (expires after 1 minute).
Google Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.
(c) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
(d) Targeting Cookies
We do not currently use cookies for advertising purposes.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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To ensure the website functions correctly.
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To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
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To understand how visitors use our website, helping us make informed decisions about site improvements.
Managing Cookies
When you visit our website, you will be prompted to accept or manage cookies through a cookie banner. You can adjust your preferences to allow or block certain types of cookies.
Additionally, you can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
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Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
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Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
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Safari: Manage Cookies
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Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
Please note that blocking cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party cookies provided by Google Analytics. For more information about how Google collects and processes data, visit the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Analytics Terms of Service.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us.