1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

1. Essential Cookies (Required by Laravel)
   • These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be turned off in our systems.
   • They include session cookies that keep you logged in, help the site run securely, and ensure smooth navigation.
2. New or Returning Visitor Cookie
   • We use this cookie to recognize whether you are visiting our website for the first time or are a returning visitor.
   • This allows us to provide a more personalized browsing experience.

3. Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (for example, up to 1 year) or until you delete them manually.

4. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies:

• You can adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being set.
• If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

For more information on managing cookies, see:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.