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 more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies perform various tasks, such as remembering your preferences, counting visits, and determining operating system presence. They can be session-based (temporary) or persistent (longer-term).
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
This website uses different types of cookies for various reasons:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect data about how visitors use a website, e.g., which pages they go to most often. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor but rather aggregate and anonymous information on how our website is performing. We use this data to improve the user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide more enhanced and personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to the website, although they may not function for the duration of a user’s browser session.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They limit the number of times you see an ad and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies or choose to receive notifications each time a cookie is sent to your device. You can manage and delete cookies via your browser settings. For more detailed information about managing and deleting cookies, you may refer to your browser’s help menu. Alternatively, you can visit websites such as www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org for comprehensive information on how to do this across different browsers.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party service providers who may set cookies or similar technologies on our behalf, including Google Analytics. These entities collect and/or use information to improve the performance of the website, customize your user experience, and help deliver relevant advertising. You can opt out of Google’s enhanced analytics service by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Consent and Control
By continuing to use our website after you have been informed about the use of cookies through this Cookie Policy, you consent to such use. If you wish to change your preferences regarding the types of cookies that are set on your device, you can do so by clicking on the ‘Cookie Settings’ link available on our website. You will be provided with an option to opt-in or opt-out of different categories of cookies.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is regularly reviewed and may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or the ways we use cookies. Any updates will be effective immediately upon being accessible. You are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy frequently to stay informed of how we are using cookies.
Contact Information
If you have any concerns or questions about our use of cookies, you may contact us at:
Please include “Cookie Policy Inquiry” in the subject line of your email.
