Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/26/2025

1. What Cookies Do

What cookies do involves storing small text files containing browsing data on your device. They collect information about activities and preferences. Cookie functions include recognizing devices, remembering settings, analyzing usage patterns, and enhancing platform experience. Browsers accept cookies automatically with available control settings.

2. Cookie Type Overview

Cookie type overview covers Essential cookies required for basic operation, Functional cookies preserving preferences, Analytics cookies analyzing usage data, and Performance cookies optimizing speed performance. Overview types serve distinct purposes for functionality and enhanced user experience. Some cookies are first-party set; others third-party external.

3. Required Operational Cookies

Required operational cookies are vital for platform operation and cannot be deactivated. They enable core features including authentication systems, security functions, session management, and navigation capabilities. Without required operational cookies, key services like user login, account access, and platform security protections cease functioning. Personal marketing information is not collected.

4. Performance Tracking Cookies

Performance tracking cookies help us understand visitor engagement with our platform. They collect information regarding page visits, source traffic, click patterns, and duration metrics. This anonymous aggregated information improves performance, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Core functionality remains unaffected by performance tracking cookie opt-out.

5. Custom Settings Cookies

Custom settings cookies retain your choices and configurations for personalized platform interactions. They save data such as language preferences, display settings, theme options, and custom layouts. Custom cookies improve usability by remembering settings between sessions. Disabling custom settings may necessitate preference adjustments per visit and limit personalization.

6. External Widget Cookies

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

7. Cookie Acceptance Controls

Cookie acceptance controls are configurable within browser settings. Controls allow you to view, delete, and block cookies according to needs. Acceptance can be set to all cookies, no cookies, or notification-based cookie placement. Be aware that blocking particular cookies may affect platform functionality and experience levels. Browser help sections contain detailed acceptance control guidance.

8. Cookie Expiration Periods

Cookie expiration periods differ based on cookie type and purpose. Session cookies expire when browsers close and maintain temporary status. Persistent cookies stay on devices for defined periods or until user deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies typically expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to retain settings and analyze extended usage patterns.

9. Policy Amendment Notice

Policy amendment notice: this Cookie Policy may be amended to address technological advances, legal changes, or practice enhancements. Amendments appear with updated dates on this page. Significant amendments may be communicated through platform alerts or email. Continued platform use after amendments indicates acceptance. We recommend periodic notice review to stay informed.

10. Cookie Help Resources

Cookie help resources direct questions to our privacy team via designated website contact channels. We commit to transparency and prompt resource provision. Technical cookie assistance or privacy rights support is available through help resources. Resources inquiries receive responses within 5-7 business days standard timeframe.