Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Provide personalized content and features
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Protect against security threats
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

3.2 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.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
• Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues
• User behavior analysis: Understands user preferences

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Language preferences: Remember your language choice
• Theme settings: Remember your display preferences
• Social media integration: Enable social sharing features

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain cookies from third-party services. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website.

• Data collected: Page views, session duration, traffic sources
• Purpose: Website analytics and improvement
• Retention: Up to 26 months

4.2 Font Awesome

We use Font Awesome for icons and fonts. This service may set cookies to improve loading performance.

4.3 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts for typography. Google may set cookies to optimize font loading and caching.

5. Mobile App Data

Our iOS mobile application does not use traditional web cookies. However, it may collect similar data for:

• App analytics: Usage statistics and performance metrics
• Crash reporting: Error logs and diagnostic information
• Device information: iOS version, device model, screen size
• Local storage: App preferences and settings

All data processing occurs locally on your device, and no personal data is transmitted to our servers.

6. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

6.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Change your choices at any time

6.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ads: Google Ad Settings

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalized content may not be available
• Some interactive features may not work
• Website performance may be affected

Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.

8. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the type:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Retained for up to 2 years
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months
• Preference cookies: Retained until you change them

9. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside your country of residence. When we transfer cookie data to these providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. Updates 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:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending you an email notification (if applicable)

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us: