Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 10, 2025
Cookie Notice: This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website and services.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience, as well as to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Key Characteristics of Cookies
- • Small data files (typically 4KB or less)
- • Stored locally on your device
- • Sent back to the originating website on subsequent visits
- • Can be deleted by users or expire automatically
- • Cannot access other files on your device
- • Cannot execute programs or deliver viruses
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images used to track page views and email opens
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage for enhanced functionality and performance
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that lasts only for the browser session
- Flash Cookies: Local shared objects stored by Adobe Flash Player
- Fingerprinting: Techniques that collect device and browser characteristics
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples Include:
- • Session management cookies
- • Authentication cookies
- • Security cookies (CSRF protection)
- • Load balancing cookies
- • Shopping cart cookies
- • Form data persistence cookies
Specific Cookies:
- •
PHPSESSID
- Session identifier - •
csrf_token
- Security token - •
cookie_consent
- Consent preferences - •
auth_token
- Authentication state
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Google Analytics Cookies:
- •
_ga
- Visitor identification (2 years) - •
_ga_*
- Session identification (2 years) - •
_gid
- Visitor identification (1 day) - •
_gat
- Request throttling (1 minute)
Performance Metrics:
- • Page load times and errors
- • User interaction patterns
- • Popular content and pages
- • Traffic sources and referrals
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Personalization:
- •
theme_preference
- Light/dark mode - •
language_pref
- Language selection - •
region_setting
- Geographic preferences - •
font_size
- Accessibility settings
Enhanced Features:
- • Remembered form data
- • Chat widget preferences
- • Video player settings
- • Navigation preferences
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Advertising Platforms:
- • Google Ads conversion tracking
- • LinkedIn marketing cookies
- • Facebook advertising pixels
- • Retargeting platform cookies
Marketing Features:
- • Personalized content delivery
- • Campaign effectiveness measurement
- • Cross-device tracking capabilities
- • Audience segmentation data
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various legitimate business purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services:
Website Functionality
- Maintain user sessions and login states
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Enable website features and functionality
- Provide secure access to protected areas
- Support form completion and data persistence
- Enable interactive elements and widgets
Performance Optimization
- Monitor website performance and speed
- Identify and resolve technical issues
- Optimize content delivery and caching
- Improve server response times
- Enhance mobile and responsive experiences
Analytics & Insights
- Understand user behavior and preferences
- Measure content effectiveness and engagement
- Track conversion rates and goal completions
- Analyze traffic patterns and sources
- Generate reports on website usage
- Identify popular features and content
Marketing & Communication
- Deliver personalized content and offers
- Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
- Provide relevant product recommendations
- Support retargeting and remarketing efforts
- Enable social media integration features
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device to provide services to us. These partners are contractually bound to use cookies only for the purposes we specify and in compliance with privacy laws.
G
Google Services
Analytics, Advertising, and Maps
Services Used:
- • Google Analytics 4
- • Google Ads Conversion Tracking
- • Google Tag Manager
- • reCAPTCHA
Data Collection:
- • Website usage patterns
- • Demographic information
- • Conversion events
- • Security verification
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
S
Social Media Platforms
Integration and Analytics
LinkedIn:
- •
li_gc
- Guest consent - •
AnalyticsSyncHistory
- Analytics sync - •
UserMatchHistory
- User matching
Facebook/Meta:
- •
_fbp
- Browser pixel - •
_fbc
- Click identifier - •
fr
- Advertising cookie
Twitter:
- •
muc_ads
- Ad targeting - •
personalization_id
- User ID - •
guest_id
- Guest tracking
C
Customer Support & Communication
Chat widgets and support tools
Features:
- • Live chat functionality
- • Support ticket management
- • User session recording (anonymized)
- • Help documentation tracking
Data Collected:
- • Chat history and preferences
- • Support interaction data
- • Response time metrics
- • Satisfaction ratings
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to make informed choices about cookie usage. You can:
Accept All
Enable all cookie categories for optimal experience
Reject Optional
Allow only essential cookies required for functionality
Customize
Select specific cookie categories based on your preferences
Browser-Based Cookie Management
You can control cookies directly through your web browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- 1. Click the three-dot menu → Settings
- 2. Navigate to Privacy and security
- 3. Click "Cookies and other site data"
- 4. Choose your preferred cookie settings
- 5. Manage site-specific permissions
Mozilla Firefox
- 1. Click the menu button → Options
- 2. Select Privacy & Security
- 3. Go to Cookies and Site Data section
- 4. Choose your cookie acceptance level
- 5. Manage exceptions for specific sites
Safari
- 1. Safari menu → Preferences
- 2. Click the Privacy tab
- 3. Choose cookie blocking options
- 4. Click "Manage Website Data"
- 5. Remove or modify site data
Microsoft Edge
- 1. Click three-dot menu → Settings
- 2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
- 3. Click "Cookies and site data"
- 4. Configure cookie settings
- 5. Manage site-specific permissions
Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly if essential cookies are blocked.
Mobile Device Cookie Management
iOS Safari
- 1. Settings → Safari
- 2. Scroll to Privacy & Security
- 3. Toggle "Block All Cookies"
- 4. Clear history and website data if needed
Android Chrome
- 1. Chrome app → Three-dot menu
- 2. Settings → Site settings
- 3. Cookies → Configure preferences
- 4. Manage site-specific settings
Effective Date: September 10, 2025
Last Updated: September 10, 2025
Version: 2.0
Document ID: CP-ST-2025
Next Review: January 2026
Compliance: GDPR, CCPA Ready