Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and maintaining your cookie preferences.

• Session cookies: Temporarily store information during your visit
• Security cookies: Help protect against fraud and maintain security
• Preference cookies: Remember your cookie consent choices

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve our website and services.

• Page views and user journeys
• Most popular pages and content
• Time spent on the website
• Device and browser information
• General geographic location (city/region level)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, or information you've entered in forms. Without these cookies, some features may not work properly.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Website functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
• User experience: To remember your preferences and improve your experience
• Analytics: To understand how our website is used and identify areas for improvement
• Form handling: To remember information you've entered in contact forms
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and maintain security

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality or gather analytics. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
• Google Maps: For displaying our location and providing directions
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster loading of website resources

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose which types of cookies to accept. You can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for full functionality and analytics
• Decline All: Only use essential cookies necessary for basic website function

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Please note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit functionality.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-2 years) or until you delete them
• Essential cookies: May persist for up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years

7. How to Manage Cookies by Browser

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, you may experience:

• Reduced website functionality
• Need to re-enter information on each visit
• Less personalized experience
• Difficulty with form submissions
• Inability to save preferences

Essential cookies will still be used to ensure basic website functionality and security.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will post any updates on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us