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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 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 help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. They also help website owners understand how their sites are being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication cookies to keep you signed in
  • Session cookies to maintain your preferences
  • Security cookies to protect against malicious attacks
  • Load balancing cookies to ensure site stability

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:

  • User interface preferences and settings
  • Language and region preferences
  • Timer display options and categories
  • Recently accessed features

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site:

  • Page views and session duration
  • User behavior and interaction patterns
  • Popular features and content
  • Technical performance metrics
  • Geographic and demographic insights (anonymized)

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements:

  • Personalized ad targeting based on interests
  • Frequency capping to limit ad repetition
  • Performance measurement and optimization
  • Cross-site behavioral advertising
  • Conversion tracking for advertisers

3. Third-Party Cookies

Google Services

We integrate several Google services that use their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Website performance and usage analytics
  • Google AdSense: Advertising platform for displaying relevant ads
  • Google Fonts: Web font delivery service
  • Google OAuth: Authentication and sign-in services

For more information about Google's use of cookies, please visit Google's Cookie Policy.

Social Media Integration

While we don't currently integrate social media sharing buttons, any future integrations would involve third-party cookies from those platforms. We will update this policy accordingly if such features are added.

4. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential site functionality and security.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. Duration varies from 24 hours to 2 years, depending on the cookie's purpose:

  • Authentication cookies: 30 days
  • Preference cookies: 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: 2 years
  • Advertising cookies: Up to 2 years

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies from all websites
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Ad Personalization Controls

You can control advertising cookies and personalization:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • You may need to sign in repeatedly
  • Your preferences and settings may not be saved
  • Some features may not work properly
  • You may see less relevant advertisements

6. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

We only use cookies that are necessary for our service or that enhance your user experience. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

7. International Considerations

We comply with applicable cookie laws and regulations, including:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - European Union
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - California, USA
  • ePrivacy Directive - European Union
  • PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) - Canada

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding cookie usage and data processing. Please contact us if you have questions about your rights.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: