Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 August 2025
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites. Similar technologies include localStorage, pixels, and SDKs.
2. How we use cookies
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Site operation, security, age‑gate, remembering cookie choices. | age-verified (localStorage), cookie-consent (localStorage) | Up to 12 months or until you clear. |
| Analytics (optional) | Understand usage and improve features (set only with your consent). | Analytics vendor cookies (enabled only after “Accept all” or via Preferences). | Per vendor policy; typically 6–13 months. |
| Functional (optional) | Remember choices and enhance experience. | Language or layout preferences. | Up to 12 months. |
3. Your choices
- Use the in‑site cookie banner to Accept all, Reject optional, or open Preferences to fine‑tune.
- You can change your choices anytime by reopening the banner (clear site data or click Preferences below).
4. Managing cookies via browser
You can also control cookies in your browser settings and clear them at any time.
5. Updates
We may revise this Cookie Policy; changes will be reflected by the date above.