1. What Are Cookies? Small text files stored on your device. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted.

2. Why We Use Cookies. Core functionality (login/session), preferences, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), security/fraud prevention, and—if applicable—advertising.

3. Types of Cookies. Strictly Necessary; Performance & Analytics; Functionality; Marketing & Targeting (used only with consent).

4. Third‑Party Cookies. May include analytics and social widgets. These providers may collect data when you interact with their tools.

5. Managing Preferences. Accept/decline non‑essential cookies on first visit. You may change/withdraw consent via our Cookie Settings panel or your browser settings.

6. Legal Basis. Legitimate interest for strictly necessary cookies; consent for analytics/marketing/third‑party cookies.

7. Data Retention. Session cookies until browser close; persistent cookies up to 12 months (unless deleted earlier). Analytics data retained per provider terms.

8. Your Rights. You can access, delete, or object to data processed via cookies and withdraw consent at any time. Contact details are in our Privacy Policy.

9. Updates. We may update this policy; the latest version is posted here.