Cookie Policy

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 and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and previous actions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• Authentication cookies: Remember your login status
• Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
• Session cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate the site
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure site performance

You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for the website to function.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, time on site, bounce rates
• Error tracking: Identifies technical issues and bugs
• Performance monitoring: Measures page load times and responsiveness
• A/B testing: Tests different versions of pages to improve user experience

These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you are logged in.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

• Preference cookies: Remember your settings (language, region, theme)
• Personalization cookies: Customize content based on your interests
• Recent searches: Store your search history for convenience
• Favorites/bookmarks: Save your liked profiles and articles

Targeting & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver personalized advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and retargets visitors
• Google Ads: Delivers relevant ads on Google properties
• LinkedIn Insight Tag: Measures campaign performance on LinkedIn
• Retargeting pixels: Shows ads to previous visitors across the web

You can opt out of targeted advertising through your browser settings or industry opt-out tools.

Social Media Cookies

These cookies enable social media features and track sharing activity.

• Instagram embeds: Display Instagram content on our site
• Social sharing: Enable sharing to social media platforms
• Social login: Allow login using social media accounts

3. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and remember your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and expire after a set period or when you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.

• Preference cookies: 1 year
• Analytics cookies: 2 years
• Advertising cookies: 30-90 days
• Authentication cookies: 30 days ("Remember Me") or until logout

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These providers include:

5. How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after each session
• Allow cookies from specific websites
• Receive notifications before a cookie is set

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and prevent certain features from working properly.

Industry Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through these industry tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)

Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can limit ad tracking through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

6. Other Tracking Technologies

Web Beacons

Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that we use in emails and on our website to track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness.

Local Storage

HTML5 local storage that allows websites to store data locally in your browser. We use local storage to save preferences and improve performance.

Device Fingerprinting

Collection of device and browser characteristics (screen resolution, plugins, fonts) to create a unique identifier for fraud prevention and analytics.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: