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 utilized to remember things about your visit, like your preferred language and how you use the site, which can enhance your user experience the next time you visit.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses several types of cookies, each serving a different purpose:
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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 cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect identifiable information and are only used to improve the performance of our site, enhance your user experience, and aid in detecting and preventing malicious activities.
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Functionality Cookies: These 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 can also be used to memorize settings for the next visit.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These 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, but they are not used by us to target you with advertising on this website. However, third parties may use these cookies, typically through embedding videos or images from their platforms, to track you across the different websites you visit in order to provide targeted advertisements.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so via your browser’s settings. Each browser differs, but typically, these settings are found in the ‘options’ or ‘preferences’ menu. To learn more about how to manage cookies, including opt-out of third-party ads, visit aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may employ third-party services that set cookies for their own purposes, such as tracking the effectiveness of our strategies or providing video content. These entities are responsible for the cookies they place on your device and should be contacted directly if you want to understand more about their use.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as outlined in this policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by contacting us at [email protected]. You can also opt-out of targeted advertising cookies through the appropriate links in our privacy policy or by visiting relevant digital advertising opt-out platforms, such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have and improving your experience on our website.
GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, and UK GDPR Compliance
Our use of cookies is designed to comply with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the UK GDPR. We regularly review our cookies policy in response to new regulations or suggestions for improvement. If you have any concerns about privacy or data protection, please let us know.
Please note that this Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to stay compliant with regulations and to reflect changes in our use of cookies. The date of the most recent update can be found at the top of this page.