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 in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Similar technologies, such as local storage, function in the same manner.
Types of Cookies We Use
We classify our cookies into three primary categories to give you transparency and control over what is stored on your device.
| Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Strictly necessary for the website to function. This includes saving your cookie consent preferences and maintaining security perimeters. | 12 months (or Session) |
| Functional | Allows the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. | 6 months |
| Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously, allowing us to improve site structure. | 24 months |
Managing Your Preferences and Browser Opt-Out
Upon your first visit to our site, you are presented with a banner allowing you to Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or manage specific preferences. Your choice is saved locally so you are not prompted on every page load.
Furthermore, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
To opt out of being tracked by specific browsers entirely, you can adjust your settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data.
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential ones), portions of our site may not function correctly.