1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a defined period)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper operation and security of the website. They enable core functionality such as:
- Page navigation
- Secure form submission
- Load balancing
- Protection against malicious traffic
Without these cookies, the website would not function correctly.
These cookies do not require consent under applicable data protection laws.
B. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve our services.
Google Analytics helps us analyze:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser information
- General geographic region
3. How Google Analytics Operates on Our Website
Before You Give Consent
When you first visit our website, Google Analytics operates in a restricted mode.
In this state:
- Analytics cookies are not stored on your device.
- No persistent identifiers are created.
- Only limited, privacy-restricted measurement signals may be transmitted.
This allows basic aggregated measurement while respecting your privacy choices.
After You Give Consent
If you consent to Analytics cookies:
- Google Analytics cookies may be stored on your device.
- A unique client identifier may be assigned to distinguish sessions.
- We receive more detailed analytics information.
You may withdraw your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website.
4. Cookies Used for Analytics (After Consent)
If you accept Analytics cookies, Google Analytics may set cookies such as:
_ga(Distinguishes users) - up to 2 years_ga_*(Maintains session state) - up to 2 years
Cookie duration may vary depending on browser settings and Google updates.
5. Legal Basis (EU/EEA Users)
For users located in the European Union or European Economic Area:
- Strictly necessary cookies are processed under legitimate interest.
- Analytics cookies are processed based on your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Analytics cookies are not activated unless you provide consent.
6. Data Processing and International Transfers
Google Analytics may process data on servers located outside your country of residence, including outside the European Union.
Google applies safeguards and contractual protections in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
For more information, please refer to:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics Terms: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/
7. Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies (unless explicitly stated elsewhere)
- Social media tracking cookies
- Third-party behavioral profiling cookies
We do not sell personal data.
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Adjust your preferences at any time
Use the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website to modify your choices.
You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or technical changes. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us via the details provided on our website.