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 used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies are essential for the functionality of many websites, helping to make them user-friendly and tailored to individual preferences.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different types of cookies, primarily categorized into four groups:
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable you to navigate the site and use its services and features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot function correctly.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, if they get error messages, and how quickly a page loads. Performance cookies do not collect personal information that would allow for the identification of individual users or, except for determining the number of unique visitors who are repeat visitors, identify a return visitor. These cookies are used solely to improve how our website functions and performs.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies 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 cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, or to limit the number of times you see a particular ad. They remember that you have visited our website and may help us understand your behavior after you see one of our ads.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control or delete cookies, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings via the “Help” menu of your browser or the equivalent setting for each browser. Please note that disabling cookies may prevent you from using certain parts of this website appropriately.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party service providers to help us analyze certain online results and optimize our service. These third-party entities may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our website.
Consent and Control
We aim to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR with respect to cookies. Your consent is obtained through an explicit notice in the form of a cookie banner upon your first visit to our site, and by continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2024. However, we continuously review and update our policies to keep up with changes in laws, regulations, and technology. Therefore, we may need to modify this Cookie Policy and will update it accordingly. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information, including through the use of cookies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is part of and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.