Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.

• Authentication tokens: Keep you logged in securely
• Security cookies: Protect against unauthorized access

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our service.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and site performance

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your theme preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

• Theme preference: Remember your dark/light mode choice
• UI preferences: Store your layout and display settings

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookies" link in our footer or by visiting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject optional cookies (analytics and preferences)
• Customize your preferences for each cookie category

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics, a third-party service, to help us understand how our website is being used. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our service.

For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are being used and why
• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Withdraw your consent for analytics and preference cookies

6. 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 significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our support channels or visit our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.