Last updated: October 15, 2024
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 analyzing how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the core functionality of the site.
- Session Management: Remember your preferences during your visit
- Security: Protect against fraud and security threats
- Functionality: Enable core website features like navigation and forms
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
- Usage Statistics: Track page views and user journeys
- Performance Monitoring: Identify technical issues and loading times
- Content Optimization: Understand which content is most valuable to users
Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to deliver personalized advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
- Personalization: Show relevant content based on your interests
- Advertising: Display targeted advertisements on other websites
- Campaign Tracking: Measure the success of our marketing efforts
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
- Decline All: Only essential cookies will be used
- Learn More: View this detailed cookie policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie Banner
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for our website, which will cause the cookie banner to reappear on your next visit.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Services
- Google Maps: For location and directions functionality
- Google Analytics: For website usage analytics (if you consent)
- Google Fonts: For consistent typography across devices
Social Media
If we include social media buttons or widgets, they may set cookies according to their own privacy policies.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-2 years)
- Consent Cookies: Remember your cookie preferences for future visits
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, you may experience:
- Reduced website functionality
- Need to re-enter information on each visit
- Less personalized experience
- Inability to use certain features like forms or contact systems
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies we use
- Choose which types of cookies to accept
- Change your cookie preferences at any time
- Request information about the data collected through cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: