Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit certain websites. They serve various purposes such as allowing you to navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving the user experience. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their functionality: necessary, performance, functionality, and targeting/advertising.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for navigating our website and using its features. Without these cookies, services such as logging into user accounts or filling out forms cannot be provided. Examples include session-related cookies that enable you to move from page to page within the website.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you visit most often and if you experience any errors. The data collected is used to improve the site’s performance and user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember your preferences and personalize your experience. For example, a functionality cookie might store your region or language preference for the next time you visit our site.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver advertising tailored to your interests, both within and beyond our website.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies from our website, except for necessary cookies, which are essential for the site to function correctly. You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” button on our website. Additionally, you can delete all cookies that are already stored on your device and prevent them from being stored again through your browser’s settings. The process for managing and deleting cookies varies depending on your browser and device.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior patterns. These third-party services may place performance and targeting/advertising cookies on your device for their own purposes, such as counting visits, delivering advertising based on your interests, and collecting information about your use of the website.
Consent and Control
When you visit our website, you will be prompted to consent to our use of cookies, with the exception of necessary cookies, which are used regardless of your preference. You can give your consent by continuing to use our website after the cookie banner has been displayed. If you wish to change your preferences at any time, you can do so by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” button. This will enable or disable specific categories of cookies.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technologies or the legislation overseeing cookie usage. Any updates will be effective when posted, and we will indicate the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or how this site uses cookies, please contact us by email at: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have control over the information we collect through cookies.