1. Introduction
This website uses both first-party and third-party cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, enable social sharing, and compile user statistics. We respect your privacy and are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and relevant U.S. state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
By continuing to browse this site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You have the right to accept or reject cookies at any time.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to site owners about user behavior, preferences, and usage patterns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality and cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site to improve its performance.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language or region).
- Analytics Cookies: Provided by third parties (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site.
- Advertising Cookies: Track browsing habits to deliver more relevant advertising content.
Cookie List (Examples)
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __utma | Google Analytics | Identifies users and sessions | 2 years | Analytics |
| __utmb | Google Analytics | Determines new sessions/visits | 30 minutes | Analytics |
| __utmc | Google Analytics | Works with __utmb to determine session status | Session | Analytics |
| __utmz | Google Analytics | Tracks traffic source or campaign | 6 months | Analytics |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use services from third-party platforms like Google DoubleClick for advertising purposes. These third parties may store cookies in your browser and use them according to their own privacy policies. Learn more here:
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can also delete stored cookies manually. Please refer to your browser’s help section for detailed instructions.
Browser-specific instructions:
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking: Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Under the GDPR (EU/EEA users):
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification or deletion
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Under the CCPA/CPRA (California users):
- Right to know what personal data we collect
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our [Privacy Policy].
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. We encourage users to review it regularly. Significant changes will be communicated via our website or directly to registered users.