What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. They help us understand how users interact with our content and allow us to improve our services.

How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies to differentiate you from other visitors, remember your preferences, and track general usage trends. Below is a detailed table outlining the types of cookies we use.

Cookie Category Purpose Duration Type
Essential Strictly necessary for the website to function properly. Includes security measures and basic navigation tools. Without these, the site cannot perform basic operations. Session First-Party
Functional Used to remember your choices (such as your cookie consent preferences or layout choices) to provide a more personalized experience. 1 Year First-Party
Analytics Helps us understand how visitors engage with the website. We collect data on page views, load times, and navigation paths to optimize content. Up to 2 Years Third-Party

Browser Opt-Out Instructions

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. If you wish to disable cookies entirely, you can do so by modifying the preferences in your browser. Note that completely disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data, and select "Block all cookies".
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection, and select "Custom" to block cookies.
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy, and check "Block all cookies".
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

For more information on how to manage and delete cookies across different browsers, visit aboutcookies.org.