Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functionalities.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

• Session cookies: Enable navigation and use of website features
• Security cookies: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure proper website performance

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation)

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, page views, and user behavior
• Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues and improvements
• User journey tracking: Understands how users navigate our site

Legal basis: Consent (you can opt-out of these cookies)

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience:

• Language preferences: Remember your language settings
• Form data: Save information you've entered in forms
• Accessibility settings: Remember your accessibility preferences

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (improving user experience)

3. Cookie Details

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service by Google LLC
• Social Media: LinkedIn and Twitter integration cookies
• Maps: If we integrate mapping services

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and stored data

5.2 Opt-Out Options

For specific services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• General advertising: Your Online Choices

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience:

• Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
• Analytics cookies: We can't improve the website based on usage data
• Functional cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences each visit

7. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Each mobile browser has different options for managing cookies and tracking preferences.

8. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for the periods specified in the cookie table above. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated, with personal identifiers removed after 26 months.

9. International Data Transfers

Some third-party services (like Google Analytics) may transfer data outside the EU. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or direct notification.

11. Contact Information