1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide useful information to us about how people use the site.

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2. Types of cookies we use

• Essential cookies
  These are needed for the site to work properly (e.g., keeping you logged in or remembering your privacy settings).
• Performance cookies
  These help us understand how visitors use our site, so we can make improvements. We may use tools like Google Analytics for this.
• Functional cookies
  These remember your choices (such as language or region) to make your experience smoother.
• Marketing cookies
  With your permission, these help us show relevant content or ads and measure how effective they are.

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3. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use (such as analytics or embedded videos). We don’t control these cookies, but we ensure they’re only from trusted providers.

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4. How long cookies last

Some cookies are temporary (deleted when you close your browser), while others stay on your device until they expire or you delete them.

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5. Managing your cookies

You’re in control. You can:

• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Use our cookie banner to set your preferences when you first visit the site
• Change your preferences at any time

Please note: blocking some cookies may affect how well the site works for you.

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6. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We’ll post the updated version here with a new date.

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7. Contact us

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