Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/27/2025

1. Cookie Technology Explained

Cookie technology explained: small files stored on devices during site access. Technology captures browsing behavior and user settings. Cookies facilitate device recognition, preference storage, usage evaluation, and experience optimization. Most browsers auto-accept cookies but provide settings for user-controlled modifications.

2. Cookie Classification System

Cookie classification system includes Essential classification for necessary functions, Functional classification for preference storage, Analytics classification for usage tracking, and Performance classification for speed enhancement. System classifications serve distinct operational and experiential purposes. First-party and third-party cookies comprise classification system.

3. Baseline Cookies

Baseline cookies are strictly necessary for operation and cannot be disabled by users. They support core functions including authentication processes, security implementations, session handling, and essential navigation. Without baseline cookies, fundamental services like user login, account entry, and platform security features would not work. Marketing information collection is not included.

4. Site Analytics Cookies

Site analytics cookies help us comprehend visitor platform usage. They gather data about visited pages, traffic origins, clicking patterns, and session times. This aggregated anonymous data optimizes performance, detects technical problems, and enhances user experience. Essential functionality continues without site analytics cookie acceptance.

5. User Preference Cookies

User preference cookies retain your selections and settings for personalized platform interactions. They save information such as language choices, display settings, theme options, and customized layouts. Preference cookies improve usability by remembering configurations between sessions. Disabling user preferences may result in repeated setting adjustments and limited personalization.

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. Browser Cookie Controls

Browser cookie controls provide management capabilities through settings menus. Controls allow you to view, delete, and block cookie functions. Browser controls include accepting all cookies, rejecting all cookies, or receiving cookie alerts. Understand that blocking certain cookies may impact platform functionality and user experience levels. Browser help resources offer detailed control guidance.

8. Cookie Expiry Standards

Cookie expiry standards vary based on type and function. Session expiry cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary in nature. Persistent expiry cookies stay on devices for specified timeframes or until user deletion, spanning days to years. Essential cookies typically last session standards, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings memory and long-term behavior evaluation.

9. Cookie Policy Amendments

Cookie Policy amendments may be made periodically for technology evolution, legal compliance, or practice improvements. Amendments appear on this page with new revision dates. Significant amendments may be communicated through platform alerts or email. Continued use after amendments indicates acceptance of amended policy. Periodic review is recommended for awareness.

10. Contact Information

Contact information for Cookie Policy questions is available through designated website channels. Our privacy team is committed to transparency and prompt concern resolution. Technical assistance with cookie settings or privacy rights exercise is available through our support team. Cookie-related inquiry responses are provided within 5-7 business days typically.