Cookie Policy
Understand how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Table of Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Other tracking technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, may also be used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all these technologies collectively as "cookies."
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To enable core website functions such as security, authentication, and accessibility.
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve its performance.
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect user data.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
4. Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| csrftoken | Cipher Knights | Cross-Site Request Forgery protection | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| sessionid | Cipher Knights | User session management | 2 weeks | Strictly Necessary |
| cookie_consent | Cipher Knights | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 2 years | Performance |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persist session state | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours | Performance |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute | Performance |
| django_language | Cipher Knights | Language preference | Session | Functionality |
| chat_session | Cipher Knights | Live chat session tracking | Session | Functionality |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
5.2 Font Awesome
We use Font Awesome for icons. Font Awesome may set cookies to track usage and deliver content efficiently.
5.3 Bootstrap CDN
We use Bootstrap via CDN for styling and layout. The CDN may set cookies for performance and security purposes.
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.
6. Managing Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device.
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies.
- Clear cookies when you close your browser.
- Set "Do Not Track" preferences.
Instructions for popular browsers:
6.2 Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences for our website at any time:
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
7. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept All," you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences or clearing cookies from your browser.
Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date indicates when this policy was last revised.
We will notify you of material changes through our cookie banner or by other appropriate means.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: