Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website asks your browser to place and store on your device or computer. They were traditionally used to remember information about your visit, like your preferences, so the website can offer you a more personalized experience next time you browse. Cookies have different lifecycles, ranging from session-based cookies that are deleted as soon as you close your browser, to persistent cookies that can last for several years.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
Our website uses various types of cookies to enhance your user experience and provide essential functionalities. The categories of cookies we use include:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, if they get error messages, and how effectively we learn from your use of our website to improve user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username or the region you are in) to provide a more personalized experience.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to track your browsing habits to build a profile of your interests and show you ads on this website and other websites across the web.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, or delete cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has its own instructions for managing cookies and privacy:
- Google Chrome: Click on ‘Customize and control’ > ‘Advanced settings’ > ‘Content settings’ > ‘Cookies’.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click on ‘Menu’ button > ‘Options’ > ‘Privacy’ > ‘Use custom settings for history’.
- Internet Explorer: Click on the ‘Tools’ button > ‘Internet Options’ > ‘Privacy’ tab.
- Safari: Click on ‘Safari’ > ‘Preferences’ > ‘Privacy’ tab.
- Microsoft Edge: Click on ‘More tools’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘View advanced settings’ > ‘Cookies’.
For more detailed information about managing cookies, please visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website may also use third-party cookies from partners who help us better understand our audience and deliver more relevant content and ads. These partners set their own cookies (third-party cookies) through our website to track your interactions with our site and other websites. This enables them to provide services to us, such as targeted advertising based on your interests and measured interactive advertising.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can control and manage cookies using the settings on your browser as described above. Additionally, you can opt-out from third-party cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting aboutads.info (for users in the USA) or YourOnlineChoices (for users within the EU).
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to adhering to all relevant laws and regulations, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR.
Please note that this Cookie Policy is subject to change, and we advise you to review it periodically. For significant changes, we will inform you through a prominent notice on our website or through other communication channels. Your continued use of our website after such changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of these changes.