How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our website.
Similar tracking technologies include:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality like login, navigation, and security.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication/login | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Security/CSRF protection | Session |
| user_language | Remember language preference | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve functionality and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - user identification | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - session identification | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - request throttling | Google Analytics |
These cookies remember user choices like preferences, language, and settings to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Store dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| ui_settings | Remember interface customizations | 1 year |
| cookiesAccepted | Remember cookie consent choice | 1 year |
We use these cookies to track advertising effectiveness and show relevant content based on your interests (if you consent).
We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device for analytics and advertising purposes. These include:
Third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they collect and use data.
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
Cookies have different lifespans:
Under GDPR, we must obtain your explicit consent before using non-essential cookies. You have the right to:
Under CCPA, you have the right to:
While you can disable cookies in your browser, note that:
We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing non-essential ones according to your preferences.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect DNT preferences, we cannot guarantee that all services honor this signal. We encourage you to use our cookie management tools for more precise control.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We will notify you of significant changes via email or website notice. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about our cookie practices:
This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 15, 2025, and is effective as of that date. Version 1.0