Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/10/2025

1. Cookie Basics

Cookie basics describe small files saved to devices during site access containing browsing data. Basics include activity tracking and preference storage. Cookie purposes encompass device identification, setting retention, usage analytics, and experience enhancement. Most browsers default to accepting cookies with available control options.

2. Our Cookie Categories

Our cookie categories encompass Essential categories required for basic operations, Functional categories remembering preferences, Analytics categories measuring usage patterns, and Performance categories enhancing speed. Categories fulfill specific purposes for functionality and experience. First-party categories are ours; third-party categories are external.

3. Critical Cookies

Critical cookies are vital for platform operation and cannot be deactivated. They enable core features including authentication processes, security functions, session management, and essential navigation capabilities. Without critical cookies, key services like user login, account entry, and platform security protections would cease functioning. These cookies do not gather marketing information.

4. Usage Monitoring Cookies

Usage monitoring cookies help us comprehend how visitors use platform services. They gather data about page interactions, traffic origins, clicking behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data enhances performance metrics, detects technical challenges, and improves user experience. Core operations remain unaffected by monitoring cookie opt-out.

5. Preference Storage Cookies

Preference storage cookies retain your choices and configurations for personalized platform experiences. They save information including language selections, display options, theme preferences, and layout customizations. Storage cookies improve usability by preserving preferences between sessions. Disabling preference storage may require resetting choices each visit and limit personalization capabilities.

6. External Technology Cookies

External technology cookies are set by outside technologies integrated with our platform, including analytics tools, ad networks, and social widgets. These cookies may track user activity across multiple websites. We do not govern external technology cookies or their practices. Management is possible through browser settings or technology-provided opt-out tools. Review technology privacy policies for detailed practices.

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 Lifecycle Duration

Cookie lifecycle duration differs based on cookie type and purpose. Session lifecycle cookies expire when you close browsers and are temporary. Persistent lifecycle cookies stay on devices for specified periods or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies typically maintain session lifecycle, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to remember settings and analyze extended behavior.

9. Cookie Policy Enhancements

Cookie Policy enhancements may be implemented periodically for technological advances, legal updates, or practice improvements. Enhancements are posted on this page with new effective dates. Material enhancements may receive platform notification or email communication. Platform usage following enhancements constitutes acceptance. We encourage regular review.

10. Cookie Questions & Contact

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie practices, please contact our privacy team through the designated channels on our website. We are committed to transparency and will address your concerns promptly. For technical assistance with cookie settings or to exercise your privacy rights, our support team is available to help. We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5-7 business days.