Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

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

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional cookies: To remember your preferences and settings
• Performance cookies: To improve website speed and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how long people spend on our site, and what content is most engaging. This information helps us improve our service.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your research topics or frequency preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that also set cookies on our website to help us analyze website usage and improve our service. These third parties are bound by their own privacy policies and our data processing agreements.

5. Advertising Cookies

We do not use advertising cookies or allow third-party advertising networks to track you on our website. We do not display advertisements or sell your data to advertisers.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• Opt-out tools: You can opt out of analytics tracking through browser settings
• Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function

7. Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. You may experience issues with form submissions, preference settings, and website performance.

9. Updates to This 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.

10. Contact Us

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