Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website you visit sends to your browser and stores on your device’s hard drive. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies do not damage your system and cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website utilizes several types of cookies, each serving a different purpose:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of our website and enable you to move around the site and use its features. Examples include session-related cookies that allow users to stay logged in as they navigate through the pages.
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Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information on the areas visited, items viewed, and any errors experienced during navigation. Performance cookies don’t collect personal information about you and are only used to improve how our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These recognize returning visitors, remember your custom preferences (like region), and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies can remember usernames, languages, and regions, and can block a bothersome advertisement from appearing again.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. These can also limit the number of times you see an advertisement, as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control or delete cookies, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings via the preferences or options menu in your browser. For more detailed instructions, please consult the help documentation for your specific browser’s guidance on managing and deleting cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party service providers to serve ads on our website. These third parties may place cookies on your device for targeted advertising purposes as described above. We do not control these third-party cookies, but you can manage your preferences for these types of cookies through platforms such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Consumer Choice Page at https://optout.aboutads.info/.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of our homepage or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, you may contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have regarding privacy and cookies.
Please note that this Cookie Policy is subject to change, and we encourage you to review the policy regularly for any updates. Your continued use of our website after changes have been made indicates your acceptance of these changes.