Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve their efficiency, and to provide information to site operators. Cookies may be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We also use related technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage, which we refer to collectively as “cookies” throughout this policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to operate and secure our website, to remember your preferences, to understand how visitors navigate and engage with our content, and to measure the effectiveness of our communications. The insights we gain help us refine our website, present relevant information, and continually improve the experience for the businesses we serve.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies. These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, parts of the website will not operate properly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site, on an aggregated and anonymized basis where possible.

Functional Cookies. These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting and Marketing Cookies. These cookies may be set through our site by us or our partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant messaging on other sites. They do not store directly identifying information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services on our behalf, such as analytics providers, advertising platforms, and content delivery networks. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your activities across websites over time. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers.

5. How Long Cookies Remain

The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on whether it is a session or persistent cookie. Session cookies last only until you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or until you delete them manually. The specific retention period for each cookie varies according to its purpose.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and be notified when a new cookie is set. The method for doing so varies between browsers and versions, and you should consult your browser’s help resources for instructions. Where we provide a consent mechanism on our website, you may also adjust your preferences there.

Please note that if you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended, and your experience may be affected.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting that sends a signal to websites you visit. Because there is currently no consistent industry standard for how to respond to such signals, our website may not respond to them in a uniform manner. We continue to monitor developments in this area and will update our practices as appropriate.

8. Cookies and Personal Information

Where information collected through cookies can be associated with an identifiable individual, we treat that information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy together with this Cookie Policy to understand how we handle personal information more broadly.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, legal requirements, or our business practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the latest revision took effect. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.