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 and to provide information to, or by, the owner of the site. Cookies serve various functions, from remembering your preferences on a given site to helping us understand how our site is being used so we can improve it.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses several types of cookies as outlined below:
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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 and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of the website.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable aspects of the website.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests, both inside and outside of our website, or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and may help us understand your behavior after you see a specific advertisement or promotion so we can measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. The Help menu on the menu bar of most browsers also tells you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, and how to disable cookies altogether. Remember that if you turn off cookies or certain types of cookies, some of the features of our website may no longer be fully operable.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies to help us analyze the use of our site and enhance your user experience. These third parties (like analytics partners) may use web beacons, pixel tags, or similar technologies, and they may separately collect personal data about your online activities over time and across different websites and online services.
Consent and Control
We respect the privacy of our users and provide you with choices regarding certain cookies. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by following the instructions provided in the ‘Managing and Deleting Cookies’ section above.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
[email protected]
This Cookie Policy is part of but should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Our use of cookies and related technologies may change from time to time, and we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly. Please revisit this Cookie Policy frequently to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR
We strive to comply with the standards set out by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the UK GDPR. This includes providing clear information about our use of cookies and ensuring that we respect your choices regarding their usage.