Last updated: February 11, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by our website) or "third-party" (set by external services we use). They can also be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices (e.g., cookie consent)
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
tm_cookie_consent |
Techminds | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. All data is anonymized. These cookies are only set if you give your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute |
3.3 Functional / Security Cookies
These cookies are used to protect our website from spam and abuse. They are loaded on contact pages only.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_GRECAPTCHA |
Google reCAPTCHA | Provides spam protection and bot detection on the contact form | 6 months |
rc::a |
Google reCAPTCHA | Distinguishes between humans and bots (persistent) | Persistent |
rc::b |
Google reCAPTCHA | Distinguishes between humans and bots (session) | Session |
rc::c |
Google reCAPTCHA | Distinguishes between humans and bots (session) | Session |
reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
4.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears where you can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics
- Reject All: Only essential cookies will be used
- Manage Preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of any page.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and usage statistics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Fonts | Font delivery (IP address transmitted) | Google Fonts Privacy |
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Our website respects the "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal sent by your browser. If DNT is enabled, we will not load Google Analytics tracking scripts.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our website or applicable laws change. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie practices:
See also: Privacy Policy · Terms & Conditions