Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to enable websites to function effectively, to remember user preferences, and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies may be stored for the duration of your browsing session (session cookies) or remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different categories of cookies to improve the functionality, performance, and security of our website.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for enabling core functions of our website, such as page navigation, secure log-in, and access to restricted areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect information about website traffic, most visited pages, and overall user behavior. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous, and it is used solely to improve our website’s performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

These allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language or region, and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Targeting or Advertising Cookies

These may be used on some pages to deliver content or marketing messages that are more relevant to you. We use them sparingly and only in compliance with applicable laws.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also allow certain trusted third parties to place cookies on your device. These may include analytics providers, content delivery networks, or service partners who help us evaluate the effectiveness of our website or deliver tailored content. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy and cookie policies of those providers.

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website. For all other categories of cookies, including analytics and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing. Consent is obtained through the cookie banner displayed on your first visit to our website.

Your Choices

When you first access our website, you will be asked to set your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. You may choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences in detail.

You can also control cookies at the browser level by adjusting your settings to block or delete cookies. Please note, however, that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of our website.

Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by updating your cookie preferences through the cookie settings tool available on our website. Alternatively, you may clear cookies through your browser settings. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before it was withdrawn.

Retention of Cookie Data

Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to achieve the stated purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When updates occur, the revised policy will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted or otherwise communicated to you in accordance with applicable regulations.