What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function:
- Session cookies: Remember your settings during visit
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud
- Load balancing: Ensure website stability
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how visitors use our site:
- Google Analytics: Traffic and usage patterns
- Page views: Which content is most popular
- User paths: How users navigate the site
Data Collected:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- Device type and browser
- General location (city/country level)
NOT Collected:
- Personal identifying information
- Financial information
- Precise geolocation
Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)
If we display ads:
- Ad networks: Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine
- Purpose: Show relevant ads, measure ad performance
- Retargeting: Show ads based on previous visits
Third-Party Cookies
We use these third-party services:
Google Analytics
Vercel Analytics (If Used)
- Purpose: Performance monitoring
- Cookies Set: __vercel_*
- Duration: Session
If we embed social content:
- Twitter: tweet widgets
- YouTube: video embeds
- LinkedIn: share buttons
Your Cookie Choices
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Cookie Consent Banner
Our cookie banner lets you:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage preferences by category
Your choice is stored for 12 months.
Cookie Categories
1. Strictly Necessary
Cannot be disabled
- Website functionality
- Security features
- Session management
2. Performance & Analytics
Can be disabled
- Usage statistics
- Error tracking
- Performance monitoring
3. Functional
Can be disabled
- Remember preferences
- Personalization
- Language settings
4. Targeting & Advertising
Can be disabled
- Ad delivery
- Ad measurement
- Retargeting
Mobile Apps
We do not currently have mobile apps. If we do in the future, similar tracking technologies may be used.
Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect DNT browser signals. If DNT is enabled:
- Analytics cookies may still load (for essential site metrics)
- Advertising cookies will not be set
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children.
International Users
GDPR (EU Users)
We require explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.
CCPA (California Users)
You can opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
ePrivacy Directive
We comply with EU cookie consent requirements.
Cookie Lifespan
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 2 years |
| Ad cookies | Up to 1 year |
| Preference cookies | Up to 1 year |
Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage
- New third-party services
- Legal requirements
Check "Last Updated" date for changes.