Last updated: November 4, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To ensure our website functions properly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve our website performance
- To provide personalized content
- To ensure website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| consent_preferences | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_security | Prevents CSRF attacks | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _va | Vercel Analytics - tracks page views | 2 years |
| _vs | Vercel Speed Insights - performance metrics | 2 years |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your theme settings | 1 year |
| language_preference | Stores language preference | 1 year |
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website to help us improve performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| performance_metrics | Tracks page load times and errors | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:
4.1 Vercel Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics to understand website usage patterns. Vercel is privacy-focused and does not collect personal information.
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Data collected: Page views, referrers, device information (anonymized)
- Privacy policy: Vercel Privacy Policy
4.2 Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts. Google may set cookies for font loading optimization.
- Purpose: Font delivery and caching
- Data collected: IP address, user agent, font requests
- Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
5. Cookie Consent and Management
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can choose which types of cookies to accept:
- Essential: Always active (required for website functionality)
- Analytics: Optional (helps us improve the website)
- Functional: Optional (enhances your experience)
- Performance: Optional (helps us optimize performance)
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset all preferences)
- Using your browser's cookie management settings
- Contacting us at [email protected] to request preference changes
Consent Withdrawal
You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Withdrawing consent may affect website functionality and your user experience.
6. How to Control Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
- Analytics cookies: We cannot improve the website based on usage data
- Functional cookies: Personalization features may not work
- Performance cookies: Website may load slower
8. Cookie Retention and Security
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Our cookies: Maximum retention of 2 years
- Third-party cookies: Governed by third-party policies
Cookie Security
We implement security measures to protect cookie data:
- Secure flag set for cookies transmitted over HTTPS
- HttpOnly flag to prevent client-side script access
- SameSite attribute to prevent cross-site request forgery
- Regular cookie audits and cleanup procedures
- Encryption of sensitive cookie data
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting renewed consent if required by law
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us: