1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve the user experience, and provide anonymous analytical data to site owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device until they expire or are manually deleted).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the basic functionality of the platform, remember your preferences, and understand aggregate usage patterns so we can improve our content. We categorize our cookies as follows:

Category Purpose Example Duration
Essential Core website operation (cannot be disabled) Cookie consent preference Persistent
Analytics Anonymous usage analysis Analytics identifier Varies
Functional Remember preferences and settings Display preferences Varies

3. Managing Your Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Preferences" button in our cookie consent banner. Additionally, most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

Browser Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

Please note that disabling Essential cookies via your browser may prevent certain elements of the website from functioning correctly.

4. Updates to this Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our operational practices. Any changes will be posted on this page.