What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers (like Google Analytics), advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites.

Cookie Lifespan

Cookies can remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time. Some cookies are 'session cookies', which means they only exist when your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are 'persistent cookies', meaning they survive after your browser is closed and can be used by websites to recognize your computer when you reopen your browser later.

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via the support pages of your browser:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge
• Opera

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.

Our Cookie Preference Center

You can also manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Preference Center, which you can access by clicking on "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website. This allows you to selectively enable or disable different types of cookies we use.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

Consent to Cookie Usage

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept All Cookies," you consent to the use of all cookies described in this Cookie Settings page. If you click "Decline Non-Essential Cookies," only necessary cookies will be used. You can change your preferences at any time through our Cookie Preference Center.

Changes to Our Cookie Settings

We may update our Cookie Settings from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Settings page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.