Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/12/2025

1. Cookie Basics

Cookie basics describe small files saved to devices during site access containing browsing data. Basics include activity tracking and preference storage. Cookie purposes encompass device identification, setting retention, usage analytics, and experience enhancement. Most browsers default to accepting cookies with available control options.

2. Cookie Purpose Types

Cookie purpose types include Essential purposes for core functionality, Functional purposes for settings memory, Analytics purposes for usage analysis, and Performance purposes for speed enhancement. Purpose types serve specific operational and experiential functions. First-party purposes are ours; third-party purposes are external.

3. Foundation Cookies

Foundation cookies are mandatory for platform operation and cannot be opted out. They facilitate core operations including user authentication, security measures, session control, and basic navigation. Without foundation cookies, critical services like login access, account management, and security systems cease functioning. These cookies avoid marketing data gathering.

4. Metrics Collection Cookies

Metrics collection cookies help us comprehend visitor platform usage patterns. They gather data about page interactions, traffic sources, clicking behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data optimizes performance metrics, detects technical problems, and enhances user experience. Essential operations continue without metrics cookie acceptance.

5. Personalization Cookies

Personalization cookies retain user choices and settings for tailored platform experiences. They save data including language selections, display configurations, theme preferences, and custom layouts. These cookies improve usability by maintaining preferences between visits. Disabling personalization cookies may necessitate resetting choices per session and limit customization capabilities.

6. Outside Vendor Cookies

Outside vendor cookies are placed by external vendors integrated into our platform, such as analytics tools, advertising networks, and social features. These cookies may monitor user activity across various sites. We do not govern outside vendor cookies or their operations. Browser settings or vendor-provided opt-out mechanisms enable management. Consult vendor privacy policies for comprehensive details.

7. User Cookie Controls

User cookie controls are available through browser configuration options. Controls enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie operations. Users can set preferences to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be alerted when cookies are placed. Understand that blocking particular cookies may impact platform functionality and user experience. Browser support documentation contains comprehensive control instructions.

8. Cookie Storage Timeframe

Cookie storage timeframe differs depending on cookie type and purpose. Session storage expires when browsers close and maintains temporary status. Persistent storage stays for specified durations or until manual removal, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies generally expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to retain settings and analyze extended patterns.

9. Cookie Policy Alterations

Cookie Policy alterations may occur periodically for technology adaptation, legal changes, or practice modifications. Alterations are published on this page with new effective dates. Material alterations may receive platform notification or email communication. Platform usage following alterations constitutes acceptance. Periodic review is encouraged for understanding.

10. Cookie Information Contact

Cookie information contact directs inquiries to our privacy team via designated website channels. We maintain transparency commitment and provide information promptly. Technical assistance with cookie settings or privacy rights exercise is available. Information contacts receive responses within 5-7 business days standard.