Cookie Policy

Information about our use of cookies

This website may use cookies when you navigate the site. We want you to understand|know|realize)% what these cookies are, why we use them, and the choices you can make in terms of their use. Your continued use of our site indicates your acceptance and authorization of our use of cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files that are often placed on your computer or device when you visit or browse a website. They are designed to remember actions taken on the site and to record your browsing activity to determine potential improvements to the site's functionality. They can also be used to remember your preferences for future visits to the website.

The cookies we use

Our website employs both session cookies and persistent cookies:

Session cookies: These cookies are temporary. They are deleted when you close your browser. We use Session cookies to collect data regarding your activities on our website.

Persistent cookies: These are permanent cookies that expire after a predefined period of time. They gather information about your preferences so that you can enjoy a personalized browsing experience on later visits to the website.

Our website makes use of the following cookies for the reasons specified:

Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are necessary for our website to operate and offer certain features. For example, cookies that enable you to log into our website.

Performance cookies/analytics cookies: These cookies collect information on your interaction with our website. They serve the purpose of evaluating and enhancing your experience of our website by ensuring such things as relevant content, for example.

Functionality cookies: These cookies help us to remember you the next time you visit our website and to record your preferences so that you can have a personalized experience on each visit without having to re-renter your information/choices.

Targeting cookies: These cookies record information about your visit to our website, such as the pages you browse, the length of time you spend on each page, and the links you follow. We use this information to offer more relevant advertising to you whenever you visit our website.

Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies may also be placed on your computer/device when you browse the website. They collect data concerning your computer/device and usage patterns. We have no control over cookies from third parties.

How you can exercise choice regarding cookies

You have several choices with regard to the use of cookies. These include blocking cookies or deleting previously stored cookies, both of which can be done in your browser settings. Blocking or deleting cookies may mean that you cannot access certain functions or services on the website, however.