Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/14/2025

1. What Cookies Do

What cookies do involves storing small text files containing browsing data on your device. They collect information about activities and preferences. Cookie functions include recognizing devices, remembering settings, analyzing usage patterns, and enhancing platform experience. Browsers accept cookies automatically with available control settings.

2. Cookie Type Arrangement

Cookie type arrangement includes Essential arrangement for core functionality, Functional arrangement for preference storage, Analytics arrangement for usage tracking, and Performance arrangement for speed improvement. Arrangement types serve distinct operational and experiential purposes. First-party and third-party cookies form arrangement.

3. Required Cookies

Required cookies are mandatory for platform operation and cannot be disabled by users. They support core functions including authentication systems, security measures, session maintenance, and basic site navigation. Without required cookies, essential services like user login, account management, and platform security become non-operational. Marketing information collection is not their purpose.

4. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. They collect information about page visits, traffic sources, click patterns, and session duration. This data is aggregated and anonymous, used to improve platform performance, identify technical issues, and enhance user experience. You can opt-out of analytics cookies without affecting core functionality.

5. Choice Memory Cookies

Choice memory cookies remember your selections and settings to provide tailored experiences. They store information like language choices, display options, theme selections, and customized layouts. Memory cookies enhance usability by preserving preferences across sessions. Disabling choice memory may result in repeated resets each visit and reduced customization features.

6. Third-Party Tool Cookies

Third-party tool cookies are set by external tools embedded in our platform, including analytics systems, ad services, and social features. These cookies may track activity across multiple websites. We lack control over third-party tool cookies or practices. Management is possible through browser settings or tool-provided opt-out mechanisms. Review tool privacy policies for detailed practices.

7. Cookie Preference Management

Cookie preference management occurs through your browser configuration tools. Management tools enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie activities. Preferences can be set to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify upon cookie placement. Recognize that blocking particular cookies may diminish platform functionality and experience. Browser help resources provide detailed preference management instructions.

8. Cookie Persistence Information

Cookie persistence information varies according to type and function. Session-type cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary. Persistent-type cookies remain on devices for specified timeframes or until user deletion, spanning days to years. Essential cookies usually last session durations, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings memory and long-term usage analysis.

9. Cookie Policy Improvements

Cookie Policy improvements may be made periodically to reflect technology advances, legal updates, or practice optimization. Improvements appear on this page with updated effective dates. Significant improvements may receive platform notification or email communication. Platform usage following improvements indicates acceptance. Regular review maintains current understanding.

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.