Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/14/2025

1. What Cookies Do

What cookies do involves storing small text files containing browsing data on your device. They collect information about activities and preferences. Cookie functions include recognizing devices, remembering settings, analyzing usage patterns, and enhancing platform experience. Browsers accept cookies automatically with available control settings.

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. Fundamental Cookies

Fundamental cookies are mandatory for platform functionality and cannot be opted out. They facilitate core operations including authentication systems, security measures, session control, and essential navigation. Without fundamental cookies, critical services like user login, account access, and platform security systems would not function. These cookies avoid marketing data gathering.

4. Usage Pattern Cookies

Usage pattern cookies help us comprehend visitor interactions with our platform. They gather data about page interactions, traffic origins, clicking behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data improves performance metrics, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Opting out does not impact core operations.

5. Choice Retention Cookies

Choice retention cookies remember your selections and settings to deliver personalized experiences. They store information like language preferences, display settings, theme options, and customized layouts. Retention cookies enhance platform usability by preserving choices across sessions. Disabling choice retention may result in preference resets each visit and reduced personalized features.

6. Outside Integration Cookies

Outside integration cookies are set by external integrations on our platform, including analytics systems, ad services, and social media features. These cookies may track activity across multiple websites. We lack control over outside integration cookies or practices. Management occurs through browser settings or integration-provided opt-out tools. Review integration privacy policies for detailed information.

7. Cookie Privacy Settings

Cookie privacy settings are adjustable within browser configurations. Privacy settings enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie activities. Settings can be configured to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify upon cookie placement. Recognize that blocking particular cookies may diminish platform functionality and experience. Browser documentation provides comprehensive privacy setting instructions.

8. Cookie Time Limits

Cookie time limits differ according to cookie type and purpose. Session time cookies expire when browsers close and maintain temporary status. Persistent time cookies remain stored for defined durations or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies usually expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to retain settings and analyze extended usage.

9. Policy Update Framework

Policy update framework allows Cookie Policy updates addressing technology, legal, or operational developments. Framework updates appear with revised dates on this page. Substantial updates may be communicated through platform alerts or email. Continued platform use after updates signifies acceptance. Regular framework review is recommended.

10. Cookie Questions & Contact

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie practices, please contact our privacy team through the designated channels on our website. We are committed to transparency and will address your concerns promptly. For technical assistance with cookie settings or to exercise your privacy rights, our support team is available to help. We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5-7 business days.