Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website. This helps us provide you with a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how visitors use our website
• To improve our services and user experience
• To provide personalized content and recommendations
• To deliver relevant marketing messages

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets several cookies to collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

4.2 Social Media Plugins

Our website may include social media sharing buttons. These services may set cookies when you interact with them. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

4.3 Payment Processors

When you make a purchase, our payment processors may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud.

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: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
• Necessary Only: Allow only essential cookies
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

5.2 Updating Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
• Using your browser's cookie management settings

6. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Allow cookies only from certain websites
• Delete existing cookies
• Set up warnings before cookies are stored

6.1 Browser-Specific Instructions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

7. Cookie Data and Privacy

Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• Most cookies contain anonymous identifiers, not personal information
• We do not sell cookie data to third parties
• Analytics cookies are used for statistical purposes only
• Marketing cookies help us show relevant content and advertisements
• You can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time

8. Data Retention

Different cookies are retained for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Stored for a specified period (see cookie tables above)
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
• Marketing Cookies: Usually retained for 6-12 months

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

11. Useful Links

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service
• ICO Guidance on Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Google Analytics Opt-out