Cookie and Analytics Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the site to function properly:

• Session Cookies: Used to maintain your login session and remember your authentication status. These are required for member-only areas.
• Security Cookies: Used for CSRF protection and security features. These help prevent unauthorized access to your account.

Note: If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to log in or access member-only areas.

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality but are not strictly necessary:

• Preference Cookies: Remember your display preferences, theme choices, and other settings
• Form Cookies: Remember form data to prevent loss if you navigate away

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use the site. These services use cookies to track:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information (anonymized)
• General geographic location (country/region level, not specific)

Third-Party Analytics Services:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service provided by Google. Google Privacy Policy
• Microsoft Clarity: User behavior analytics service provided by Microsoft. Microsoft Privacy Statement

Privacy: Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not track individual users or collect personally identifiable information through analytics. These services have their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.

We use PHP sessions to maintain your login state. Session data includes:

• Your user ID (for authentication)
• Login status and permissions
• Temporary form data and preferences

Security: Sessions are secured with:

• HttpOnly flags (prevents JavaScript access)
• Secure flags (HTTPS only, if available)
• SameSite protection (prevents CSRF attacks)
• Session regeneration on login (prevents session fixation)

Retention: Sessions expire after a period of inactivity or when you log out.

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may limit site functionality, especially for member-only areas.

Analytics Opt-Out

If we use third-party analytics services, you can opt out through:

• Your browser's "Do Not Track" setting (if supported)
• Third-party opt-out tools provided by analytics services
• Contacting us to request analytics opt-out

We use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service that uses cookies to track site usage. Google Privacy Policy | Opt-Out Tool
• Microsoft Clarity: User behavior analytics service that uses cookies to understand user interactions. Microsoft Privacy Statement
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): May use cookies for performance optimization

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them if you have concerns. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or the opt-out tools provided by these services.

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or analytics, please contact us:

• General Questions: General Contact
• Privacy Concerns: Privacy Policy
• Technical Support: Technical Support