Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a visitor’s computer or device while they are browsing. These files may be stored in a dedicated location on the user’s device and can be retrieved by the websites that set them, which is why they are called persisted until they expire or are deleted. Cookies serve numerous purposes such as letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving the user experience. They can be categorized into several types based on their function and lifespan:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function and deliver you a safe, uninterrupted, and effective experience, like maintaining user session information.
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Performance Cookies: These help us understand how our visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information on the areas visited, articles viewed, and any errors experienced during navigation as well as the time spent on the website.
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Functionality Cookies: These recognize returning visitors, remember your custom preferences (like region or language), and provide enhanced, personalized features.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to an identified audience, thereby increasing the effectiveness of our advertising efforts and providing a better experience.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage or delete cookies on your device, you can do this through your browser settings. The process might differ from one browser to another, but generally, you can set your browser to enable or disable cookies, or to notify you when a site tries to set a cookie. You may also be able to remove cookies that were previously stored on your computer. Please note that if you block or delete essential and functionality cookies, some areas of the site may not function as intended.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website sometimes uses third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service to improve and customize our content and services. These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and offer you the means to exercise control over your personal data and the cookies we use. By using this website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
To manage your preferences for cookies on our site, you can click on the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website. This will allow you to “Opt In” or “Opt Out” of different types of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by returning to this link and updating them as required.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions, concerns, or require further clarification about the use of cookies on our website, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
We are committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2024, and we encourage you to check back periodically for any updates or changes. If there are significant changes to this policy or the cookies we use, we will update this page accordingly and, where appropriate, notify you through our website.