Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide analytical information to site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: To enable core site functionality such as security, page navigation, and access to secure areas. These cannot be turned off.
- Performance & Analytics: To analyze traffic and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics. This helps us improve content and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: To remember your preferences, such as language settings or login status (if applicable).
- Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies may be set by external services integrated into our site (e.g., YouTube videos, social sharing plugins, embedded maps).
3. Cookies We May Use
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Site security, content management (e.g. WordPress session cookies) |
| Analytics/Performance | Track pages visited, time on site, bounce rate, etc. (Google Analytics) |
| Functional | Remember user preferences or form inputs |
| Third-Party | Services like YouTube, Google Maps, or embedded media |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for more details.
- Cookie Banner: On your first visit, you may be presented with a cookie banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Opt-Out Links: For third-party tools (like Google Analytics), you can opt out via their respective sites.
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5. Third-Party Services
We may include content from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, social media widgets), which may set cookies on your device when you interact with them. These services are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with the revised date above. Please check back periodically.
