Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies serve a variety of functions, from remembering your preferences on sites to helping us understand how our services are being used.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses several types of cookies, each serving different purposes:
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website, enabling you to navigate through it and use our services as intended. They help to support security and accessibility features when you access areas of our website that require authentication or recall preferences.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor, but rather aggregate and anonymous data that helps us to improve the performance of our site and user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a functionality cookie can be used to remember your login information for future visits.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted ads or limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited our website and may help us understand your behavior after you see one of our ads, so we can measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage or delete cookies, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings. For more detailed information about controlling cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not work as intended.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website also uses third-party cookies provided by external organizations, primarily for performance and targeting/advertising purposes. These third-party services may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social platforms. We do not control the placement or determination of third-party cookies and recommend you check the relevant third-party website for more information about their use of cookies and how to manage them.
Consent and Control
We ask for your consent to place cookies on your device, except for necessary cookies which are essential for site functionality. You can give your consent by continuing to use our website, although you can change your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings Tool. This tool allows you to specify which categories of cookies you accept or reject. To access and make changes to your cookie settings, click on the ‘Cookie Preferences’ link found in the footer of our website.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy
Our Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or the functions offered by our website. Any updates will be effective immediately upon posting for new and returning visitors. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy regularly for any such amendments.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about our use of cookies.