Cookie Policy

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

• Authentication cookies (keeping you logged in)
• Shopping cart cookies (remembering items in your cart)
• Security cookies (detecting malicious activity)
• Load balancing cookies (distributing traffic efficiently)

Can you disable them? No. These cookies are essential for the Site to work properly and cannot be turned off.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on the Site, and whether they encounter error messages. This information helps us improve the Site and user experience.

Examples:

• Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)
• Heatmap and session recording tools
• Performance monitoring tools

Can you disable them? Yes. You can opt out through your browser settings or third-party opt-out tools (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

• Language and currency preferences
• Remembering user preferences (e.g., dark mode)
• Persistent login sessions

Can you disable them? Yes. If you disable these cookies, some features and personalization options may not function as intended.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Advertising cookies are often placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and share this information with advertisers and other organizations.

Examples:

• Google Ads and Google Display Network
• Facebook Pixel
• TikTok Pixel
• Retargeting and remarketing cookies

Can you disable them? Yes. You can opt out via your browser settings, cookie consent tools, or industry opt-out platforms (see Section 5 below).

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close the browser
• Notify you when a website sets a cookie

To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari (macOS)
• Safari (iOS)
• Microsoft Edge

Note: If you block or delete cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools and Industry Resources

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

Note: Opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will no longer see ads. It means the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our Site via a mobile device, you can control tracking and advertising identifiers through your device settings:

• iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking, and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"