Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device that help websites remember information about your visits. They can be:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
• First-party cookies: Set by our domain
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services (analytics, ads, etc.)

Cookies We Use

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site:

• _ga – Identifies unique visitors
• _ga_* – Tracks sessions and page views
• _gat – Throttles request rate

Purpose: Analyzing site traffic and user behavior
Retention: 2 years

Functional Cookies

• theme – Remembers your color theme preference
• language – Stores your preferred language

Purpose: Improving site usability
Retention: 1 year

Consent Management

• cookie_consent – Stores your cookie preferences
• cookie_consent_timestamp – Records when consent was given

Purpose: Respecting your privacy choices
Retention: 1 year

Third-Party Services

We may use services that set their own cookies:

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize preferences

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies entirely
• Clear cookies on exit
• View stored cookies
• Opt-out of tracking

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are used
• Opt-out of non-essential cookies
• Request deletion of your data
• Access or port your data

Contact

If you have questions about our cookie practices:

Email: [contact information from site config]

We will respond within 30 days.

Changes

We may update this policy periodically. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

This Cookie Policy is part of our overall Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.