1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device until they expire or you delete them (persistent cookies).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This includes cookies that are necessary for the operation of the site, as well as cookies used for anonymous statistical analysis.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | cookieChoice |
Stores your preference regarding cookie consent so you aren't asked repeatedly on every page load. | 1 Year |
| Essential | session_id |
Maintains your secure connection and state across page requests. | Session |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and measure how users interact with website content. | 2 Years / 24 Hours |
| Functional | ui_theme |
Remembers your interface preferences, such as contrast or reduced-motion settings, if explicitly selected. | 30 Days |
4. Browser Opt-Out Instructions
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. While most web browsers automatically accept cookies, you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. From here, you can block all cookies or specific third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select "Strict" or "Custom" to block cookies.
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. Check the box for "Block all cookies."
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.