Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you browse websites. They help sites function, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies can be “session” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” (stored until they expire or are deleted).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for core functionality such as page navigation, security, and basic features. The site cannot function properly without these.
• Analytics cookies: Help us measure visits, popular pages, and general usage so we can improve the site.
• Functionality cookies: Remember preferences (e.g., location or filters) to provide a more tailored experience.
• Performance cookies: Improve speed and reliability by caching or balancing traffic.
• Advertising/marketing cookies (if used): Used to deliver relevant content or measure campaigns. We do not currently run third-party ads; if this changes, we will update this policy.

3. Cookies We May Set

The exact cookies can vary as we improve the site. Typical examples include:

• _session / auth_* (essential): Keeps you logged in and secures your session.
• preferences_* (functionality): Stores UI choices such as selected location or filters.
• _ga / _gid or similar (analytics): Anonymous stats like page views and referrers.

Note: Names may differ depending on the tools we use. We strive to keep usage minimal and proportionate.

4. Third-Party Technologies

We may use third-party services (e.g., analytics or embedded maps) that place their own cookies. These providers are responsible for their cookies and have their own policies. Where feasible, we limit data sharing and enable privacy-respecting settings.

5. Managing Cookies

• Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for controls.
• Blocking some cookies (especially essential ones) may affect site functionality.
• If we implement a cookie banner or preferences centre, you’ll be able to update your choices there at any time.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. Our site does not currently change its behaviour in response to DNT signals, but we minimise tracking to what is necessary for site operation and improvement.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to cookies we use or legal requirements. We will revise the “Effective Date” above and, where appropriate, notify you of significant changes.

8. Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Email [email protected]. For how we handle personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.