Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/14/2025

1. Cookie Basics

Cookie basics describe small files saved to devices during site access containing browsing data. Basics include activity tracking and preference storage. Cookie purposes encompass device identification, setting retention, usage analytics, and experience enhancement. Most browsers default to accepting cookies with available control options.

2. Cookie Implementation Types

Cookie implementation types encompass Essential implementation for core functionality, Functional implementation for settings memory, Analytics implementation for usage patterns, and Performance implementation for speed improvement. Implementation types serve specific purposes for platform operation and experience. Types include first-party and third-party implementations.

3. Vital System Cookies

Vital system cookies are essential for platform operation and cannot be disabled. They power core services including authentication systems, security features, session administration, and basic navigation tools. Without vital system cookies, essential services like user login, account control, and platform security would not function. Marketing data collection is not their purpose.

4. Usage Analytics Cookies

Usage analytics cookies help us comprehend visitor platform interactions. They gather data about page views, traffic origins, clicking behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data improves platform performance, identifies technical problems, and enhances user experiences. Opting out of usage analytics cookies does not impact core functionality.

5. User Settings Cookies

User settings cookies retain your selections and configurations for tailored platform experiences. They save information including language preferences, display options, theme selections, and customized layouts. Settings cookies improve usability by preserving choices between sessions. Disabling user settings may result in repeated resets and limited personalization capabilities.

6. External Platform Cookies

External platform cookies are set by outside platforms integrated with our services, including analytics providers, ad platforms, and social features. These cookies may track browsing across multiple websites. We do not control external platform cookies or practices. Management is possible through browser settings or platform-provided opt-out tools. Review platform privacy policies for detailed practices.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. You can set preferences to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that blocking certain cookies may impact platform functionality and user experience. Browser help sections provide detailed instructions for cookie management.

8. Cookie Retention Times

Cookie retention times vary depending on type and function. Session retention cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary. Persistent retention cookies remain on devices for specified timeframes or until manually removed, spanning days to years. Essential cookies usually last session durations, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings memory and long-term behavior analysis.

9. Policy Update Procedures

Policy update procedures permit Cookie Policy updates for technological, legal, or practice reasons. Procedures post updates with new dates on this page. Material updates may be communicated through platform alerts or email. Continued platform use after updates constitutes acceptance. We recommend periodic procedure review.

10. Privacy Team Assistance

Privacy team assistance for cookie questions is available through designated contact channels on our website. Team maintains transparency commitment and provides assistance promptly. Support for cookie settings or privacy rights exercise is available. Team assistance responses arrive within 5-7 business days standard timeframe.