1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

We also use similar technologies such as browser fingerprinting to identify devices and improve our services.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

• cookie-consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
• Authentication cookies: Maintain your login session

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

2.4 Device Fingerprinting

We use browser fingerprinting technology to create a unique identifier for your device. This helps us:

• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Improve security
• Provide a better user experience

The fingerprint is based on various browser and device characteristics (e.g., screen resolution, installed fonts, timezone) and does not contain personally identifiable information.

3. Third-Party Cookies

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

• Firebase Authentication: For user authentication and session management
• Payment Processors: For processing payments (e.g., PayPal)
• Analytics Services: For understanding website usage (if applicable)

These third-party cookies are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies. We do not control these cookies.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management pages for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4.2 Our Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies or contacting us.

5. Cookie Duration

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

• 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

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]