Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy (the "Policy") explains how this website ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies ("Cookies") when you visit or interact with our website. This Policy is part of our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help with core functionality, store preferences, and allow us to gather analytical insights about website usage.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Cookie Duration

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain longer (persistent cookies). The exact duration depends on the cookie’s purpose and your browser settings.

5. Legal Basis for Usage

We use cookies based on our legitimate interest (for essential cookies) or with your consent (for functional and analytical cookies). You can grant or withdraw consent at any time.

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

7. Third-Party Content

Embedded content (e.g., videos or maps) may set their own cookies. These are only activated upon user interaction.

8. Analytics and Pseudonymisation

We use self-hosted Matomo analytics with anonymised IP addresses and respect for Do Not Track headers to ensure privacy compliance.

9. Cookie Data Retention

Aggregated, anonymised data from cookies is retained for up to 36 months for usage trend analysis. Security-related cookies may be retained up to 12 months.

10. Policy Updates

This Policy may be updated as needed. Any changes will be reflected here along with a new effective date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Policy, please contact us through the contact form available on the website.