Effective date: August 20, 2026
Last updated: September 27, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect through cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website is loaded in your browser. These cookies help ensure the website functions correctly, improve security, provide a better user experience, and analyze performance to determine what works and where improvements are needed.
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes. First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function correctly and do not collect any personal data.
The third-party cookies used on our website primarily help us understand how the website performs, track how you interact with it, keep our services secure, show relevant advertisements, and improve your overall user experience while speeding up your future interactions with our website.
Cookies that require consent (analytical and advertising) are only activated after you allow them through the consent banner. They do not load before your consent is given.
Necessary cookies are required to enable basic features of this site, such as providing a secure login or saving your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personal data.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| elementor | Never expires | The website’s WordPress theme uses this cookie. It allows the website owner to implement or change website content in real time. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | session | WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user’s browser can display emojis correctly. |
| stcm.* (local storage) | until deleted by user | Saves your choice from the cookie consent banner (Silktide Consent Manager) so we don’t ask you on every page. Technically, it is an entry in the browser’s local storage, not a cookie. |
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities, such as saving your language preferences, sharing website content on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| wp-wpml_current_language | session | The WordPress multilingual plugin sets this cookie to store the current language/language settings. |
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use the site—which pages are visited, where traffic comes from, and how you interact with the content. They are activated only after your consent.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 — recognizes unique visitors to the site. |
| _ga_5BM8BR7QYP | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 — stores the session state for this site. |
More information: Google Privacy Policy
Advertising cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Google and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and to show more relevant ads. They are activated only after your consent.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | 3 months | Google Ads — conversion measurement from advertising campaigns. |
| _fbp | 3 months | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — measurement and optimization of advertising campaigns. |
More information: Google Privacy Policy · Meta Privacy Policy
You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the blue cookie icon in the bottom left corner of any page on the site. This will allow you to reopen the settings window and update your preferences or withdraw your consent immediately.
Additionally, different browsers offer different methods for blocking and deleting cookies used by websites. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to help documents on how to manage and delete cookies in major web browsers.
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
