Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. This allows us to provide you with a more personalized and streamlined experience.
Cookies are not viruses or malicious programs. They cannot access the information on your hard drive or search your computer for personal data. They simply store information that you have provided or that is generated by your use of our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on our website, each serving different purposes. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:
Essential Cookies
Status: Always active
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
Cookies in this category:
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
session_id
Maintains your session state during your visit
Session
csrf_token
Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery
Session
cookie_consent
Stores your cookie preferences
1 year
Analytics & Performance Cookies
Status: Optional (disabled by default)
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are displayed. This information helps us improve how our website works and understand what content is most valuable to our visitors.
Cookies in this category:
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics - distinguishes users
2 years
_ga_*
Google Analytics - maintains session state
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics - distinguishes users
24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics - throttles request rate
1 minute
Marketing Cookies
Status: Optional (disabled by default)
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers. We currently do not use marketing cookies on our website, but may do so in the future.
Preference Cookies
Status: Optional
Preference cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
Cookies in this category:
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
theme_preference
Stores your theme preferences
1 year
language
Stores your language preference
1 year
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Remember Your Preferences: We use cookies to remember your settings and preferences, such as your language preference and any customizations you make to the website. This ensures you don't have to re-enter these details every time you visit.
Understand How You Use the Site: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us identify which pages are most popular, where visitors are coming from, and how they navigate through our site.
Improve Website Performance: By analyzing usage patterns, we can identify areas for improvement and optimize our website's performance, loading times, and user experience.
Enable Form Submissions: Our contact forms and inquiry forms use cookies to function properly and to help prevent spam and automated submissions through security tokens.
Security: We use cookies to enhance the security of our website, including protection against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These third parties may use cookies for their own purposes. Below is information about the third-party services we use:
Google Services
We use the following Google services:
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics cookies collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address, which may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Maps: When you view our location on Google Maps, Google may set cookies on your device. Google uses these cookies to improve its services and display relevant content. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
FormSubmit
We use FormSubmit for our contact form processing. When you submit a form on our website, FormSubmit may set cookies to process your submission and prevent spam. FormSubmit may collect information including your IP address, email address, and the content of your form submission. For more information, see FormSubmit's Privacy Policy.
Embedded Content
Our website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. These third parties may set cookies when you view or interact with this embedded content. We do not control these cookies. Please check the privacy policies of these third-party websites for more information about their cookie practices.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain in your browser's cookie file until you close your browser. They are automatically deleted when you end your session. We use session cookies to:
Maintain your session state during your visit
Enable secure form submissions
Track your navigation through the website during a single visit
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits. The duration of persistent cookies varies:
Short-term (24 hours or less): Used for analytics and performance monitoring
Medium-term (1-30 days): Used for remembering recent visits and interactions
Long-term (1-2 years): Used for storing preferences and consent choices
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
1. Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
2. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
On mobile devices, you can usually manage cookies through your browser settings or device settings. Consult your device's help documentation for specific instructions.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly or may be limited. Here are some examples:
Features That Will Still Work
Browsing and reading content on our website
Accessing public pages
Viewing our portfolio and services
Features That May Be Affected
Contact form submissions may not work correctly
Your preferences will not be remembered between visits
You may need to re-enter information
Some interactive features may not function
We will not be able to improve our website based on your usage patterns
Note: Disabling essential cookies may significantly impact the functionality of our website, as these cookies are required for basic operations such as form submissions and security features.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes:
We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
We may display a notification on our website informing you of the changes
We may send you an email notification if you have provided us with your email address
For significant changes, we may ask you to re-consent to our use of cookies
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: