Cookie Policy

Our use of cookies

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What are cookies?

A cookie is a tiny file commonly stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) while you 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 this website uses

We make use of both session cookies and persistent cookies on our website:

Session cookies: These are temporary cookies used to collect data about your activities while browsing our website. They expire when the browsing session ends.

Persistent cookies: These cookies survive a browser session and are stored on your computer or device for a predetermined period of time. They allow us to gather information so we can provide you with a more personalized repeat visit.

The following is a list of the cookies we use and their functions:

Strictly necessary cookies: These are cookies that are required for our website to function and are always enabled. Strictly necessary cookies enable such website functions as member login and preference functions, for example.

Performance/analytical cookies: These cookies gather data about how many visitors the website receives and their actions while on the website, which enables us to do things like offer more relevant content and make improvements to the website, for example.

Functionality cookies: These are cookies that are used to remember your personalized data, such as your username and preferences, so that you do not have to keep making those choices on every visit.

Targeting cookies: These cookies collect information that allows us to serve advertisements that are relevant to your interests and to judge the effectiveness of our ad campaigns. They measure such things as which pages of our website you view, the length of time you spend on each page, and any links you follow.

Third-party cookies

Third parties may also set cookies when you visit our website. These third-party cookies may collect information about your device and your usage patterns. We do not have any control of these cookies.

Your choices regarding cookies

You can disable the cookie function in your browser settings. If you do so, however, you may not be able to use all the functions and services of the website.