Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. They help us understand how users interact with our content and allow us to improve the user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Our site uses different types of cookies for varying purposes, which are detailed in the table below.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | These cookies are necessary for the website to function securely and properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems. You can set your browser to block them, but some parts of the site will not work. | Session / 1 Year |
| Functional | These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your consent preferences regarding the cookie banner itself. | 1 Year |
| Analytics | These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular. | 2 Years |
3. Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit our site, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your specific preferences. We store your choice in your browser's local storage (e.g., cookieChoice) so you are not repeatedly asked upon every page load.
4. Browser Opt-Out Instructions
In addition to our on-site consent banner, you can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. The steps vary depending on the browser you use:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. From here, you can choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, you can select Strict or Custom to block cookies.
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. Check the box to "Block all cookies."
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.