Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Cookies can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by services we use, like analytics providers).

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Authenticate you: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
• Remember preferences: Store your settings and customizations
• Enhance security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Analyze usage: Understand how you use our service to improve it
• Store consent: Remember your cookie preferences

We organize cookies into the following categories. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies at any time.

You have several options for managing cookies:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Here are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

We respect the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. GPC is a browser setting that allows you to express your privacy preferences to websites you visit.

When we detect a GPC signal from your browser:

• We treat it as a valid opt-out request under applicable privacy laws (including CCPA)
• We will not set any non-essential cookies by default
• Your cookie preferences will be pre-set to "Reject All"
• You can still choose to enable specific cookie categories if you wish

GPC is supported in browsers like Firefox, Brave, and DuckDuckGo, and through browser extensions for other browsers.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• We will re-prompt you for cookie consent if the changes affect how we use cookies
• We may notify you via email or an in-app notification for material changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Data Protection Officer: [email protected]

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.