Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently, provide better user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve site functionality and performance
• Understand how visitors use the site
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements
• Enable social media features
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 By Lifespan

2.2 By Domain

3. Cookie Categories and Purposes

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential cookies required for the Site to function properly. They cannot be switched off.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Collect information about how visitors use our Site. All information is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Track browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies when you visit our Site:

Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Provides statistics about site traffic and user behavior
• Google Tag Manager: Manages marketing tags

Advertising Networks

• Google AdSense: Displays contextually relevant advertisements
• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions for Facebook advertising

Affiliate Partners

• OpenTable: Restaurant reservation services
• Yelp: Restaurant reviews and recommendations
• Amazon Associates: Product recommendations

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Interest-Based Ads: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out page
• European Users: Visit Your Online Choices

6. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have specific rights:

• Right to Consent: We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
• Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw consent at any time
• Right to Information: We provide clear information about cookies we use
• Right to Control: You have control over which cookies are placed

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our Site
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

8. Related Policies

For more information, please review:

• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your information
• Terms of Service - Rules and guidelines for using our Site