Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their sites are used.

Cookies are not programs and cannot contain viruses or malware. They are simply small data files that help websites remember things about your visit, such as your preferred language, login details, or items in your shopping cart.

We use several types of cookies on our website:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

2. Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our website and understand how visitors navigate through the site. This helps us improve our website performance, for example, by ensuring users can easily find what they're looking for.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make such as language preferences, region, or user settings. They enhance your experience by providing more personalized features.

4. Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our website may include content from third-party services like YouTube or social media platforms. These services may set their own cookies, which we do not control. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these third-party services for more information.

Cookies we use can be categorized based on how long they remain active on your device:

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through the website and perform actions.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specific period or until you manually delete them. They help recognize returning visitors and remember your preferences across multiple sessions, enhancing your user experience.

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Cookie Consent Tool

Our website includes a cookie consent management tool that allows you to select your cookie preferences when you first visit our site. You can modify these choices at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

The information we collect using cookies helps us understand how our visitors use our website so we can improve its design and functionality. Some cookies also help us provide you with targeted content and marketing communications.

We may share cookie data with our analytics partners, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may combine this information with other data they have collected about you from different sources.

For more detailed information about how we protect your privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner asking for your consent to set non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies or customize your preferences.

By clicking "Accept All" in the cookie banner, you agree to the use of all cookies. By clicking "Customize" or "Settings," you can select which categories of cookies you want to accept.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie settings tool. Please note that essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are necessary for the website to function properly.

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Due to the absence of a common understanding of how to interpret Do Not Track signals, our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.

However, you can still manage your cookie preferences through our cookie settings tool or your browser settings as described above.