Last Updated: 1st January 2023 What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They serve various functions that help enhance your browsing experience. There are two primary types of cookies: First-party cookies: Set by the website youre visiting, and only that website can access these cookies. Third-party cookies: Created by external services that the website uses. These third-party cookies can track your activity across different websites. Additionally, cookies can be classified based on their lifespan: Persistent cookies: These stay on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. They remain even after you close your browser. Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser. When you visit our website, you may be asked to accept or decline cookies. This allows us to remember your preferences, like your language or username, so you dont have to re-enter them each time you visit. Cookies also help us collect anonymized data to improve your browsing experience. How We Use Cookies Our website primarily uses first-party cookies, which are managed and controlled by us. However, certain pages may require cookies from external services (third-party cookies). We use the following types of first-party cookies: 1. Visitor Preferences These cookies store your preferences, and only we can read them. They help us remember: Whether you accepted or declined our cookie policy. Whether you completed a survey on the site, so we don’t ask you again. 2. Operational Cookies Some cookies are essential for certain parts of the website to work. These cookies do not require your consent. Examples include: Authentication cookies that allow you to log in securely. Technical cookies required for certain system functions. 3. Analytics Cookies These cookies help us analyze how users interact with our site, enabling us to improve the service. They track user behavior anonymously, so your personal identity is not shared. The data collected is strictly for internal use and may be shared with contractors working under agreement with us. No personal information is shared or used for other purposes. Third-Party Cookies Some of our web pages may feature content from external providers such as YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter. If you wish to view this content, you will need to accept the terms and cookie policies of these third-party providers, which we do not control. If you decline, no third-party cookies will be placed on your device. Please note that third-party providers may change their cookie policies and practices at any time, and we are not responsible for these changes. Managing Cookies You have the option to manage or remove cookies from your device: 1. Removing Cookies You can delete all cookies stored on your device by clearing your browser’s history. Be aware that this will remove cookies from all sites you’ve visited, which may result in the loss of saved preferences, including login information. 2. Managing Site-Specific Cookies Most browsers offer settings to control cookies on a site-by-site basis. You can adjust these settings in the privacy or cookie sections of your browser. 3. Blocking Cookies Modern browsers allow you to block cookies entirely. However, blocking cookies may require you to manually adjust preferences each time you visit a website, and certain features may not work as intended (e.g., logging into accounts). For more detailed guidance on managing cookies in your browser, refer to the help section of your preferred browser.