Understanding Cookie Use
This Cookie Notice describes the types of cookies and similar tracking technologies we use on our services via our websites and apps, how we use them, and what your choices are for controlling cookies.
What are cookies?
Cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as beacons, scripts, web beacons and tags (which together we refer to as “cookies”), are small bits of text, usually stored on a user's computer hard drive or within a browser. They enable a website to remember information about the user's visit to the website. On mobile websites and mobile applications, we use device IDs and / or Advertising IDs in a similar manner to which we use cookies.
Our Approach to Using Cookies
Cookies can be placed by the website owners (first party cookies) or by a third party website to either enable external content or deliver advertising (third party cookies). Most website will classify their cookies in groups:
- Strictly necessary cookies (first party) are essential for a website to operate securely and deliver the service you require.
- Functional cookies (first party) allow you a smoother experience on site.
- Performance cookies (first or third-party cookies) help website-owners make improvements by collecting information such as the number and length of visits and pages viewed.
- Marketing cookies first or third-party) help website owners deliver relevant advertising and fund some of the cost of running the website and provide you with free service.
External Cookies and Their Tracking Methods
External Web Services and Non-Company Cookies: When visiting our site, you may encounter cookies from external services that we use to display content, such as YouTube for videos, or other services like Calendar and Maps. While we use these services to enhance site content, we cannot control how they collect or use data about your interactions with embedded content. If you are not logged into these services, they will not identify you but may still collect anonymous data about your interactions, such as views or plays.
Principles of Cookie Control
You can change your consent settings for non-essential cookies at any time through your privacy settings. This allows you to manage how we use cookies beyond those that are strictly necessary for the website's operation.
Supplementary Information
Data Retention Policies
We retain Personal Data strictly for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. Usage Data is retained for internal analysis to improve security measures, service functionality, or to comply with legal retention requirements.
Updates to Cookie Policy
We may occasionally update this Cookies Policy to reflect any changes in our practices or as required by new operational, legal, or regulatory contexts. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about the latest changes.