Cookies Policy

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and collect information about how visitors use the site. Cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior.

DEFINITIONS

• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device by a website.

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies placed by someone other than the website owner (e.g., embedded content or analytics services).

HOW DO WE USE COOKIES?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, navigation, and remembering your preferences or choices (like language selection or accessibility options).

• Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance and content. For example, we may use analytics tools to collect anonymous usage data about page visits and traffic sources.

• Third-Party Cookies: Some features on our site (such as social media buttons, Google Maps, or embedded content) are provided by third parties, who may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies or how they are used. Please refer to the privacy and cookies policies of these third-party providers for more information.

• Advertising Cookies: We do not intentionally use advertising cookies and do not run ads on this site where we receive payment or commissions. However, some third-party services (such as social media buttons or embedded maps) may set their own cookies, which could be used for advertising or tracking by those third parties. We do not control these cookies.

COMMON THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party cookies on our site may include services such as:

• Google Analytics

• Google Maps

• YouTube (embedded videos)

• Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter)

For more information, please refer to the privacy and cookies policies of these third-party providers.

COOKIE RETENTION

Some cookies are temporary ("session cookies") and are deleted when you close your browser. Others are "persistent cookies" and remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

LEGAL BASIS AND CONSENT

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you choose to disable cookies or adjust your preferences.

YOUR CHOICES REGARDING COOKIES

• Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to decline cookies or notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

• You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time using our website’s cookies preferences tool at the bottom left of the page.

• For more information on managing cookies, you can visit The Cookies SquareSpace Uses.

• You can also disable third-party cookies through your browser settings. Please note that we do not control third-party cookies or how they are used.

HOW TO WITHDRAW CONSENT

You may withdraw or change your consent to cookies at any time using our cookie preferences tool or by adjusting your browser settings.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS (GDPR NOTICE)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights regarding cookies and your personal data. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information.

LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY

For broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.