1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website and services
- Deliver relevant content and features
- Analyze website traffic and performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_id |
Maintains user session |
Session |
| csrf_token |
Security protection |
Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or region.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| user_preferences |
Stores display preferences |
1 year |
| chat_session |
AI chatbot conversation state |
Session |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics - throttles requests |
1 minute |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- OpenRouter: For AI chatbot functionality
- Formspree: For contact form processing
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a warning before cookies are stored
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
5.3 Consequences of Blocking Cookies
If you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly, including:
- Staying logged in to your account
- Remembering your preferences
- Using the AI chatbot
- Form submissions
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.