Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

Legal Basis

We process cookies based on:

• Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary cookies
• Consent: For all other cookie categories

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for website functionality
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6.1.f)
Can be disabled: No - Required for website operation

2. Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enhanced functionality and personalization
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a)
Can be disabled: Yes

3. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Purpose: Understanding website usage and performance
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a)
Can be disabled: Yes

4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Personalized advertising and marketing
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a)
Can be disabled: Yes

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:

• Accept All: Enable all cookie categories
• Necessary Only: Only essential cookies
• Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

Cookie Preferences Center

You can always change your cookie preferences by:

• Clicking the floating cookie settings button on any page
• Managing individual cookie categories
• Enabling or disabling specific cookie types

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality:

• Necessary Cookies: Website may not function properly
• Functional Cookies: Loss of personalization and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: No impact on functionality
• Marketing Cookies: Less relevant advertisements

External Services We Use

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Data Transfers

Some third-party services may transfer data outside the EU/EEA. We ensure adequate protection through:

• EU Commission adequacy decisions
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)

Under EU Cookie Law, You Have the Right To:

• Be Informed: Clear information about cookie usage
• Give Consent: Freely given, specific, informed consent
• Withdraw Consent: Easy withdrawal at any time
• Access Information: Details about cookies we use
• Control Cookies: Choose which cookies to accept

Consent Characteristics

Our cookie consent system ensures your consent is:

• Freely Given: No impact on service access for non-essential cookies
• Specific: Separate consent for different cookie categories
• Informed: Clear information about each cookie type
• Unambiguous: Clear affirmative action required
• Withdrawable: Easy to change preferences at any time

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Updated third-party services
• User feedback and improvements

Last Updated: [Current Date]

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our cookie policy or how we use cookies, please:

• Contact us through our contact page
• Email us with "Cookie Policy" in the subject line
• Review our Privacy Policy for data protection information