1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Protect against fraud and security threats
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
• Page load timing: Measures website performance
• Error tracking: Identifies and fixes technical issues

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language preferences: Remember your language choice
• Theme settings: Remember your display preferences
• Form data: Remember information you've entered

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant content and advertisements:

• LinkedIn Insight Tag: Track conversions and retargeting
• Social media pixels: Enable social sharing features
• Advertising cookies: Deliver personalized advertisements

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• LinkedIn: Professional networking integration
• YouTube: Video content embedding
• Cloudflare: Content delivery and security

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (up to 2 years)
• Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30-90 days

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• LinkedIn Ad Preferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalization features may be limited
• We may not be able to remember your preferences

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes.