About this website's use of cookies

We use cookies on our website for various reasons. This notice explains which types of cookies we use, their functions, and the choices you have concerning their use. By browsing this site, you acknowledge, accept and authorize our use of cookies.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file that automatically gets downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are designed to remember actions taken on the site and to record your browsing activity to determine potential improvements to the site's functionality. They can also be used to remember your preferences for future visits to the website.

How we use cookies

We make use of both session cookies and persistent cookies on our website:

Session cookies: These are cookies that only function until you close your browser or log out of the website, at which time they are deleted. They are used to collect data about your activity on the 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 is a list of the cookies we use and their functions:

Required cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary in order for our website to function. They include, for example, cookies that allow you to sign in and/or operate the website's basic functions.

Performance and analytical cookies: These cookies allow us to collect data concerning the number of visitors to our website and the ways in which they interact with it. This data helps us, for example, to discover operational errors and to ensure that you find relevant content.

Functional cookies: These are cookies that enable us to store information you have entered on previous visits to our website, including your username and any other settings you have chosen. This enables us to offer you a more personalized and smooth browsing experience.

Advertising cookies: These cookies (also known as 'targeting' cookies) gather data concerning the number of visits you make to our website, the number of pages you view while there, and which links you click on. This data is used to offer relevant advertising and measure the efficacy of our ad campaigns.

Third-party cookies

Cookies may be used by third-parties on our website. These cookies may collect data for analytical, performance, and advertising purposes and are not under our control.

How you can control cookies

There several of ways to exercise your choice regarding cookies. Browsers provide the ability to clear cookies from your computer/device in the settings options. Doing so may render some website functions unusable, however.