This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, us) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- Essential cookies: Required for technical reasons for our website to operate.
- Performance and analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are popular, and where improvements can be made.
- Functional cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features.
- Advertising and targeting cookies: Used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests.
3. Types of Cookies Used
Below is a list of the main types of cookies that may be used on our website:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that remain in your browser until you close it.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
- First-party Cookies: Set by our website directly.
- Third-party Cookies: Set by third-party services like analytics or social media platforms.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR)
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our use of non-essential cookies is based on your consent. You can give or withdraw consent at any time. Essential cookies, however, are used on the basis of legitimate interest to ensure the website functions correctly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. For example:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand visitor behavior and website performance.
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Allows us to deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign performance.
- Stripe / Lemon Squeezy / PayPal: Used for secure payment processing.
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend you read to understand how they handle your data.
6. How Long Cookies Are Stored
The duration of a cookie depends on whether it is a "session" or "persistent" cookie. Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted through your browser settings.
7. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser provides different ways to manage cookie preferences. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
Alternatively, you can use third-party tools such as YourOnlineChoices or AboutAds to manage advertising cookies.
8. Cookie Consent and Control
When you visit our site for the first time, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also revisit your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following data protection rights under applicable law:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data
- The right to correct or delete your data
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
privacy@[yourdomain].com