Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small piece of data that websites store on your device (computer, phone, tablet) to help them remember who you are and how you interact with the website. It's like leaving notes for yourself or storing preferences locally.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to enhance our website and improve your browsing experience. They allow us to:

• Remember your login details so you don't have to enter them every time
• Track how often you visit certain pages, helping us make improvements
• Store your language or currency preferences for easier navigation

Types of Cookies

There are several types of cookies, each with its own specific purpose. Let's break down the main categories:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They include:

• Login persistence: allowing us to remember your login details
• Session handling: enabling seamless navigation between pages

Without these essential cookies, you might find it difficult or impossible to use certain features on our site.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Cookies can be either short-lived (session) or long-term (persistent). We'll explain the difference below:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that last only as long as your browser is open. They help us track what you're doing within a single session, but they disappear when you close your browser.

• Why do we use them?: To manage login sessions and provide instant feedback
• When do they expire?: When your browser closes

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device even after you've closed your browser. They help us track longer-term preferences, such as language settings or preferred currency.

• Why do we use them?: To store long-term preferences and enable seamless navigation
• When do they expire?: Typically within 1-3 years of last usage

Functional Cookies

These cookies aim to improve your browsing experience by storing useful information about how you interact with our site. They might track:

• How often you visit certain pages or sections
• Your language or currency preferences for easier navigation

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use these cookies to analyze how well our website is performing and what we can do better.

• Why do we use them?: To measure page performance, identify areas of improvement
• When do they expire?: Typically within 1-3 years of last usage

Preference and Language Settings Cookies

These cookies allow us to store your personal preferences for language or currency. We also have options for you to adjust the overall appearance of our site.

• Why do we use them?: To tailor content to your specific needs
• When do they expire?: When explicitly cleared by you

Login/Session Continuity Cookies

We store cookies that help keep your login sessions active, even if you navigate away from a page. This ensures seamless access.

Device Recognition and Security-Related Cookies

In an effort to enhance security, we may use specialized cookies to recognize legitimate users or detect potential threats.

• Why do we use them?: To improve website safety and reduce the risk of unauthorized activity
• When do they expire?: Typically within 1-3 years of last usage

Browser Storage Technologies

We also employ technologies like HTML5 storage to securely store small amounts of information on your device.

• Why do we use them?: To provide enhanced user experience and functionality
• How long is data stored for?: Until explicitly cleared by you or when a new session begins