Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your browser by a website. They allow the site to remember preferences and activities.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | First-party | Core functionality, language, security, consent state | Session – up to 12 months |
| Analytics (planned) | Google Analytics | Traffic analytics | Up to 14 months |
| Advertising | Google AdSense and partners | Personalized ads, ad measurement | Up to 24 months |
3. Legal Basis (EEA / UK / Switzerland)
- Strictly necessary cookies: legitimate interest (no consent required under ePrivacy).
- Analytics and advertising cookies: consent.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time via the consent banner or the "Change cookie preferences" link in the footer.
4. Third-Party Advertising Cookies
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our Site or other websites. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to enable interest-based advertising.
You can opt out of personalized advertising at:
- adssettings.google.com
- aboutads.info/choices (DAA, US)
- youronlinechoices.eu (EEA)
- networkadvertising.org/choices (NAI)
5. Browser Controls
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Do Not Track
Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as no consistent industry standard exists.
7. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on the Site.