Last Updated: November 13, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us understand how you use our site, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:
- Setting your privacy preferences
- Logging in to your account
- Filling out forms
- Remembering previous actions (e.g., items added to cart)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services:
- Measuring website visits and traffic sources
- Understanding which pages are most popular
- Identifying areas for improvement
- Testing different website features
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable our website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as:
- Your preferred language
- Your region or location
- Login information
- Form preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement:
- Tracking website visits for advertising purposes
- Creating user profiles for targeted advertising
- Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- These cookies require your explicit consent
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use cookies from third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and analytics
- Google Ads: For conversion tracking and remarketing
- YouTube: For embedded video content
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and may use cookies to collect information about you. We do not have control over these cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. However, blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences in detail.
Opt-out Tools
You can opt out of certain types of cookies through the following links:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Cookie Settings
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
5. Your Cookie Rights
You have the right to:
- Consent to cookies before they are set (except essential cookies)
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Access information about cookies we use
- Object to certain types of cookie usage
- Request deletion of cookie data
6. Cookie Lifespan
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (from a few minutes to several years)
- First-party Cookies: Set by our website domain
- Third-party Cookies: Set by domains other than our website
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.