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, function more efficiently, and provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies perform various roles including remembering your preferences, enabling functionality, and tracking your use of the site.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and for analytics purposes. The types of cookies we use include:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our site and using its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, services like commenting or logging in cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect data on how our website is used, helping us to improve its usability and performance. For example, they track which pages are most frequently visited and whether users encounter error messages from webpages.
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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, providing a more personalized experience.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits in order to deliver adverts that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advert and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can manage and delete cookies whenever you wish using your browser settings. For details on how to control or delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. You can also set your browser to notify you when a cookie is sent or to reject cookies altogether. However, if you choose not to accept necessary cookies, some features of our site may not function as intended.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website sometimes uses third-party services such as Google Analytics for analytics purposes. These entities may place their own cookies or other tracking technologies for the purpose of tracking information on non-affiliated websites. For more information about how Google uses data when you use our website, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Consent and Control
By continuing to use our website after this Cookie Policy has been presented to you, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein. If you do not consent, you can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technologies or the regulation of cookie usage. The updated notice will be indicated by a “Last Updated” date and published on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is made in compliance 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 around the use of cookies on our website.