What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) 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 remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services by understanding what pages are most popular and identifying any technical issues.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content and advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Cookie Purposes and Retention
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Website Functionality: To enable core features and ensure the website works correctly
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a customized experience
- Security: To protect against fraud and ensure website security
Specific Cookies & Local Storage Items
We use the following specific items to track usage and sessions:
umami.session/umami.cache: Used by our self-hosted analytics to anonymously track unique sessions.lighthouse_email: Stored in Local Storage when you submit a form, allowing us to recognize returning users for better support continuity.lighthouse_synced_session: Technical item used to optimize synchronization frequency and prevent duplicate data transmission.
Cookies are stored on your device for varying periods:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
- Opt-Out Tools: You can use opt-out tools provided by third-party services, such as Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly without cookies.
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 by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]