Like most other websites, we use cookies to collect information when you browse our website. This page explains the types of cookies we use and their purpose. It also informs you of your choices regarding their use. In continuing to browse this website, you explicitly authorize and accept the website's use of cookies.
Cookies are tiny files that are commonly placed on your computer/mobile device by most of the websites you visit. They enable the collection of information about your actions during your visit in order to provide a good user experience, to make sure the website functions efficiently and to help determine how to improve the site.
Both session cookies and persistent cookies are in use on our website:
Session cookies: These cookies are temporary. They are deleted when you close your browser. We use Session cookies to collect data regarding your activities on our website.
Persistent cookies: These are permanent cookies that remain on your computer or device until they are deleted or they expire, which occurs after a set period of time. They allow us to offer you a more personalized experience when you return to the website.
The following list indicates which cookies are used on our website and why:
Strictly necessary cookies: These are cookies that are required for our website to function and are always enabled. Strictly necessary cookies enable such website functions as member login and preference functions, for example.
Analytical/performance cookies. These cookies help us by recording the number of visitors and how they move around our website. This aids us in improving the website's operation, for example, by ensuring that you are easily finding what you are looking for.
Functionality cookies. These cookies are used to recognize you when you return to our website so that we can remember your preferences, such as your username and other settings you choose.
Targeting cookies: These cookies collect information that allows us to serve advertisements that are relevant to your interests and to judge the effectiveness of our ad campaigns. They measure such things as which pages of our website you view, the length of time you spend on each page, and any links you follow.
Third parties (e.g., advertising networks and web traffic analytics services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These cookies collect data about your device and usage, typically for analytical, performance, or targeting purposes.
You can control the use of cookies by blocking them or deleting them via your browser settings, but if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access some parts or functions of the website.