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 widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies serve various purposes, such as letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving the user experience.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different categories of cookies, each serving a specific function:
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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. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor and all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. The purpose of these cookies is to improve the performance of the webpage.
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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. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable aspects of the web pages.
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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 targeted ads or limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited a website and may help us understand your behavior after you see an advertisement.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You can manage and delete cookies whenever you wish, using the settings on your browser. Check the “Help” menu of your browser for how to configure your cookie preferences or visit aboutcookies.org for detailed guidance. Blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website, as some features may not work without cookies.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
We use third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you interact with our website. These include analytics companies like Google Analytics and advertising partners that may use cookies to deliver personalized content or advertisements based upon your interests, preferences, and browsing history on our site as well as on sites across the Internet.
Consent and Control Over Cookies
We ask for your consent to place cookies on your device except where these are essential for site functionality. You can give your consent by continuing to use our website. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link found in the footer of our web pages. If you do not wish to accept cookies in connection with your use of this website, consult the opt-out mechanisms provided by networkadvertising.org and aboutads.info.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or if you would like to opt-out of certain cookies, please contact us at:
Please note that this Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in laws, our data collection practices, or the features we offer. The updated date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was last revised.
This Cookie Policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). It also adheres to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.