Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/4/2025

1. Understanding Cookie Files

Understanding cookie files involves recognizing small data files saved during platform visits. Files capture browsing activities and user preferences. Understanding enables device recognition, preference retention, usage analytics, and experience enhancement. Browser defaults accept files with customizable user settings for control.

2. Cookie Categories

Cookie categories include Essential cookies for required functionality, Functional cookies for preference retention, Analytics cookies for usage understanding, and Performance cookies for speed optimization. Categories serve distinct purposes ensuring operational integrity and experience enhancement. First-party cookies originate from us, while third-party cookies come from external providers.

3. Unavoidable Cookies

Unavoidable cookies are strictly necessary for functionality and cannot be disabled by users. They support core functions including user authentication, security implementations, session handling, and basic navigation. Without unavoidable cookies, fundamental services like login access, account entry, and security features would not work. Marketing information collection is not included.

4. Visitor Analytics Cookies

Visitor analytics cookies help us comprehend platform interaction behaviors. They gather data about visited pages, traffic origins, clicking patterns, and session times. This aggregated anonymous data improves performance, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Opting out of visitor analytics does not impact core functionality.

5. User Configuration Cookies

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

6. Outside Service Cookies

Outside service cookies are placed by external services on our platform, such as analytics providers, advertising platforms, and social components. These cookies may monitor browsing across various sites. We do not control outside service cookies or operations. Browser settings or service opt-out tools allow management. Consult service privacy policies for comprehensive information.

7. Cookie Opt-Out Options

Cookie opt-out options are available through browser settings menus. Opt-out options enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie functions. Options include accepting all cookies, rejecting all cookies, or receiving cookie alerts. Be mindful that blocking particular cookies may affect platform functionality and experience. Browser documentation provides detailed opt-out option instructions.

8. Cookie Duration Policy

Cookie duration policy varies depending on type and function. Session duration cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary. Persistent duration cookies stay on devices for specified periods or until user removal, spanning days to years. Essential cookies typically last for sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings retention and long-term pattern tracking.

9. Policy Revision Notice

Policy revision notice: this Cookie Policy may be revised periodically for technology changes, legal updates, or practice modifications. Revisions appear on this page with new effective dates. Significant revisions may receive platform or email notification. Platform usage after revisions indicates acceptance of updated policy. Regular policy review is recommended to maintain awareness.

10. Privacy Team Contact

Privacy team contact for cookie questions is accessible through designated website channels. Our team maintains transparency commitment and addresses concerns promptly. Support is available for cookie settings assistance or privacy rights exercise. Cookie-related contacts receive responses within 5-7 business days typically.