Cookie Policy

Definition: Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website.

• They contain information about your visit and preferences
• Cookies help websites remember your actions and preferences
• They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently
• Most websites use cookies to improve user experience

Safety: Cookies cannot access your personal files or install software on your device. They are safe and commonly used across the internet.

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

• Session cookies for website navigation
• Security cookies to protect against abuse
• Load balancing cookies for optimal performance
• Age verification and consent preference cookies

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (optional, requires your consent).

• Page view tracking and popular content identification
• User journey analysis and website improvement insights
• Performance monitoring and error detection

Website Functionality: Cookies enable essential features and improve your browsing experience.

• Remember your age verification status
• Store your cookie consent preferences
• Maintain session state while browsing
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse

Performance Improvement: Analytics cookies help us make the website better for all users by understanding usage patterns and identifying areas for improvement.

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

• Used for basic website navigation and functionality
• Automatically deleted when you end your browsing session
• Essential for website security and proper operation

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period.

• Age verification cookies (valid for current session)
• Cookie consent preferences (up to 1 year)
• Website preference settings (up to 6 months)

Consent Management: You have control over which cookies are used on your device.

• Essential cookies are always active for website functionality
• Analytics cookies require your explicit consent
• You can change your preferences at any time
• Cookie consent banner appears on your first visit

Browser Settings: You can also manage cookies through your browser settings to block, delete, or receive notifications about cookies.

Cookie Settings: You can control your cookie preferences in several ways.

• Use our cookie consent banner when it appears
• Clear your browser cookies to reset preferences
• Adjust browser settings to block specific cookie types
• Contact us if you need help with cookie management

Impact of Blocking Cookies: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality, while blocking analytics cookies will not impact your browsing experience.

Limited Third Parties: We use minimal third-party services that may set their own cookies.

• Website hosting and content delivery services
• Anonymous analytics services (if you consent)
• Security and performance monitoring tools

No Advertising: We do not use advertising networks or marketing cookies that track you across websites.

Policy Changes: We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

• Updates will be posted on this page with revision dates
• Significant changes will be communicated prominently
• Continued use implies acceptance of updated policy
• You can review the current policy at any time

Effective Date: This cookie policy is effective from January 1, 2025.