Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their sites are being used.
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
Cookies can also be categorized as first-party cookies, which are set by the website you are visiting, or third-party cookies, which are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work correctly without them.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and any errors you might encounter. This information helps us improve our website and provide better content.
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users use our site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google may use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.
You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google Partner Sites Policy.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Advertising Cookies
We may use advertising cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits and enable us and third parties to display targeted advertising based on your behavior across multiple websites.
These cookies are typically set by our advertising partners and may combine information collected from our website with information collected from other websites.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table describes the main cookies we use and their purposes:
Google Analytics
- _ga: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
- _gid: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
- _gat: Used to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.
Functionality
- Cookie consent cookie: Stores your cookie preferences. Expires after 1 year.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. We do not control the operation of these cookies. The third-party companies that set these cookies have their own privacy policies and may use cookies to track your activity across multiple websites.
Third parties that may set cookies on our website include:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Advertising networks for targeted advertising
- Social media platforms if you interact with embedded content
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at Google Analytics Opt-out.
Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalized advertising from many advertising networks by visiting the following industry opt-out pages:
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Network Advertising Initiative
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a Do Not Track feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control cookies using the methods described above.
Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data about you. For information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit the following resources:
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how to contact us.