Cookie Usage Guidelines
Cookies are small text files or pieces of information that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. A cookie contains the name of the website
and a value, which can be used for a variety of purposes. “Session” cookies are held in memory and only exist during your visit to our website. “Persistent” cookies are
stored on your device until they expire, and can therefore be used by our website on your subsequent visits. All persistent cookies have a “lifetime” which dictates how long the cookie
will remain active on your device. Our cookies do not contain any data that could be used to identify you personally.
#1 Our Website's Cookie Usage Explained
We utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies for these functions:
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Essential Cookies. These are cookies necessary for the functioning of the website. They are set in response to your actions which request services such as privacy
settings, login, or form submissions. If blocked, some parts of the site will not operate. These cookies store no personal data.
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Functionality Cookies. These cookies allow the site to offer improved functionality and personalization. They might be set by us or by third-party providers whose
services we’ve incorporated into our pages. If disabled, some services may not work properly.
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Advertising Cookies. Set by our advertising partners, these cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They
store information indirectly and recognize your browser and internet device. Blocking these cookies will affect the targeted advertising you see.
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Analytics Cookies. These cookies enable us to tally visits and traffic sources for the purpose of measuring and enhancing the performance of our site. They assist us
in determining which pages are most and least popular and in understanding how visitors navigate the site. The information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
If these cookies are blocked, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
#2 Interactions with Websites Linked but Not Owned
Advertising and Cookie Tracking by Third Parties: Advertisements on our site may be placed by third-party services that use their own cookies to track advertisement views and
your browsing patterns on other sites that display similar ads. This tracking is conducted anonymously and is designed to offer advertisements tailored to your interests, such as ads
related to recent searches or visited sites. We have no control over these third-party cookies and cannot access the data collected. You can opt out of such tracking through the settings
offered by online advertising platforms.
#3 Different Tracking Mechanisms
Enhanced Web Beacons and Tracking Methods Our sites use web beacons and tracking technologies to analyze user interaction and improve our online
services. These tools are embedded across our platforms, including in emails, to monitor user engagement without personal identification. You have the option to unsubscribe from our
communications at any time.
#4 Navigating Cookie Controls
You can modify your cookie settings at any time by following the instructions in the "Manage your cookies" section at the bottom of the page.
#5 Miscellaneous Provisions
Detailed Information on Data Practices You can find comprehensive details about how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data on our
Privacy Policy page. If you have any concerns about how your personal information is handled or if you wish to access your data, please contact our Privacy Officer via email.