Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
• First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

2.1 Essential/Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management and user authentication
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and website performance
• Cookie consent preferences
• Shopping cart functionality (if applicable)

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

• Number of visitors and page views
• How long visitors spend on different pages
• Which pages are most popular
• Where visitors come from (referral sources)
• Technical information about devices and browsers

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Language and region selection
• Customized content delivery
• Video and multimedia functionality
• Social media integration

2.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising effectiveness:

• Targeting and personalized advertising
• Measuring advertisement performance
• Preventing repeated display of the same ads
• Social media advertising integration
• Remarketing to previous visitors

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously and report website trends. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media features (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) that may set cookies to track your interaction with these features.

4.3 Payment Processors

When processing payments, third-party payment providers may set cookies for fraud prevention and transaction processing.

4.4 Email Marketing

We may use email marketing services that track email opens and clicks through cookies when you visit our website from email links.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using the cookie preference center
• Contacting us directly

5.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.4 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Network Advertising Initiative (US)

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

6.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Inability to log in or maintain session
• Loss of security features
• Impaired website functionality

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

• Prevent us from understanding how you use our website
• Limit our ability to improve the user experience
• Not affect your ability to use our services

6.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies may result in:

• Less relevant advertising
• Repeated display of the same advertisements
• Limited social media integration

7. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect information collected through cookies:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data transmission protocols

Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the UK/EEA. When cookies result in international data transfers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Adequacy decisions
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules
• Certification schemes

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie practices
• New cookies or technologies
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Business changes or updates

We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website
• Sending email notifications (for significant changes)

10. Contact Us

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