Last updated: October 27, 2023
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow us to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your overall browsing experience. In addition to cookies, similar tracking technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage may be used to achieve the same purposes.
Cookies play a vital role in modern websites by helping us understand how visitors interact with our content. For example, they allow us to analyze traffic patterns, detect technical issues, and tailor content and features to your interests. Without cookies, many features of the internet would not work as smoothly or as reliably.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, which can generally be categorized as follows:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, parts of our site may not operate properly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are most visited and whether visitors encounter errors. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous, helping us to monitor performance, identify improvements, and enhance the overall user experience.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make, such as your language, region, or login details. They provide more personalized features and may be used to deliver services you have requested. If you disable these cookies, certain features may not work as intended.
- Analytics Cookies: We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand visitor behavior. These cookies track interactions across our website and allow us to generate reports on activity, user journeys, and engagement. The information is used solely to improve how our site works.
- Advertising & Targeting Cookies: In some cases, cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements to you, both on our website and across other websites. These cookies track browsing habits and interests, helping us or third parties deliver ads that are more relevant to your needs. You may opt out of targeted advertising as described in the “Managing Your Cookie Preferences” section below.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the ability to control and manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, restrict cookies from certain websites, or configure notifications before a cookie is placed. Instructions for managing cookies vary depending on your browser, but common browsers include Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For example, you may not be able to access certain secure areas, save preferences, or complete transactions. Additionally, if you delete cookies, any opt-outs or saved settings (such as cookie consent preferences) may also be erased.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You may also update your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or revisiting our cookie banner if provided.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use cookies from trusted third parties. These third-party cookies are placed by external services we use to enhance your experience. For example, they may be used by analytics providers to track usage statistics, by social media platforms to enable content sharing, or by advertisers to deliver relevant content. We do not control these cookies directly, and we encourage you to review the cookie policies of these third-party providers for more information.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights under applicable privacy laws (such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States). These rights may include the ability to request access to your personal data, ask for correction or deletion, or object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including the use of cookies for targeted advertising.
If you wish to exercise your rights or have questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us using the details provided in our Privacy Policy.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable regulations, or the way we use cookies. When we make updates, the “last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Significant changes may also be communicated via a notice on our website or by email if appropriate.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are using cookies and related technologies to enhance your experience.