Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/15/2025

1. Cookie Technology Explained

Cookie technology explained: small files stored on devices during site access. Technology captures browsing behavior and user settings. Cookies facilitate device recognition, preference storage, usage evaluation, and experience optimization. Most browsers auto-accept cookies but provide settings for user-controlled modifications.

2. Cookie Type Breakdown

Cookie type breakdown includes Essential cookies for core functionality, Functional cookies for settings memory, Analytics cookies for usage analysis, and Performance cookies for speed improvement. Breakdown types serve distinct operational and experiential purposes. First-party cookies are set by our platform; third-party by external services.

3. Foundation Cookies

Foundation cookies are mandatory for platform operation and cannot be opted out. They facilitate core operations including user authentication, security measures, session control, and basic navigation. Without foundation cookies, critical services like login access, account management, and security systems cease functioning. These cookies avoid marketing data gathering.

4. Platform Analytics Cookies

Platform analytics cookies help us comprehend visitor interactions with services. They gather data about page visits, traffic sources, click behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data improves performance metrics, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Opting out of platform analytics does not impact core operations.

5. Preference Storage Cookies

Preference storage cookies retain your choices and configurations for personalized platform experiences. They save information including language selections, display options, theme preferences, and layout customizations. Storage cookies improve usability by preserving preferences between sessions. Disabling preference storage may require resetting choices each visit and limit personalization capabilities.

6. External Module Cookies

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

7. Cookie Permission Settings

Cookie permission settings are adjustable through browser configuration options. Permission settings enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie operations. Settings can be configured to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify upon cookie setting. Recognize that blocking specific cookies may diminish platform operations and experience quality. Browser help resources provide detailed permission setting instructions.

8. Cookie Validity Period

Cookie validity period varies according to type and function. Session validity cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary in nature. Persistent validity cookies remain stored for defined timeframes or until user deletion, spanning days to years. Essential cookies usually last session periods, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings memory and long-term usage 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. Contact Information

Contact information for Cookie Policy questions is available through designated website channels. Our privacy team is committed to transparency and prompt concern resolution. Technical assistance with cookie settings or privacy rights exercise is available through our support team. Cookie-related inquiry responses are provided within 5-7 business days typically.