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COOKIE POLICY

Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.

Last updated: December 2025
Table of Contents
What Are Cookies?
Essential Cookies
Analytics Cookies
Preference Cookies
Marketing Cookies
Social Media Cookies
How to Manage Cookies
Browser-Specific Instructions
Similar Technologies
Updates to This Policy

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 to provide information to website owners.

Cookies serve many functions. For example, they help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our platform, and improve your overall experience.

There are different types of cookies:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period
  • First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you're visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Cookies set by other domains

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your login sessionSession
csrf_tokenSecurity token to prevent cross-site attacksSession
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences1 year

You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our platform and your experience.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes unique users2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes users24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics - Throttles request rate1 minute

Information collected includes pages visited, time spent on pages, and how you arrived at our site.

Preference cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you're in.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
languageRemembers your language preference1 year
themeRemembers your light/dark mode preference1 year
timezoneStores your timezone for date/time display1 year

These cookies help provide a more personalized experience without requiring you to set your preferences each time you visit.

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

We may use marketing cookies to:

  • Show you relevant advertisements on other websites
  • Limit how often you see an advertisement
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Build user profiles based on interests

You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time through your cookie preferences or browser settings.

These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks.

Social media platforms may use these cookies to:

  • Track your browsing activity across websites
  • Build a profile of your interests
  • Show you relevant content on their platforms
  • Enable sharing and social features

These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms and are subject to their privacy policies.

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

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

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block all cookies or specific types
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Our Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences for our website through our cookie consent banner or settings page. Changes will take effect immediately.

Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your experience and some features may not work properly.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
  • Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies

For mobile browsers, you can usually find cookie settings in the browser's main menu under Settings or Privacy.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser without an expiration date
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser
  • Pixel Tags: Tiny graphics used to track user behavior and conversions
  • Web Beacons: Electronic images used to monitor page views

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same controls and policies.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Significant changes will be communicated through our website or other appropriate means.

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