Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 30, 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies:

First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting. Only that website can read them.

Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services used by the website. These cookies are managed by external organizations.

Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device after you close your browser, unlike session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.

Each time you visit our website, you will be prompted to accept or reject cookies. Cookies help the site remember your preferences, such as username and language, so you don’t need to re-enter them during your visit. They also allow us to gather anonymized statistics about your browsing experience on our site.

How Do We Use Cookies?

Our websites primarily use first-party cookies, which are controlled by us, not external organizations. However, some pages may require you to accept third-party cookies to view content from external providers.

Types of First-Party Cookies We Use:

Visitor Preferences: Remember if you have agreed to our cookie policy or responded to our survey pop-up, so you won’t be asked again.

Operational Cookies: Essential for the functionality of certain web pages, such as authentication and technical cookies. These do not require your consent.

Analytics Cookies: Used for internal research to improve our services. These cookies track anonymous user interactions with our website. The data collected does not identify you personally and is not shared with third parties, except for anonymized statistics which may be shared with contractors working under contract with us.

Third-Party Cookies: Some pages may include content from external providers like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. To view this content, you must accept their terms and cookie policies, which are beyond our control. If you choose not to view this content, no third-party cookies will be placed on your device. Third-party providers may change their terms and use of cookies at any time.

Managing Cookies:

Removing Cookies: You can delete cookies by clearing your browser’s history. This action will remove cookies from all visited websites and might also erase saved information like login details and site preferences.

Managing Site-Specific Cookies: For detailed control over cookies, adjust the privacy and cookie settings in your browser.

Blocking Cookies: Most modern browsers allow you to block cookies. However, this may require manual adjustment of preferences on each site you visit and could affect functionality, such as profile logins.