Like most other websites, we use cookies to collect information when you visit our website. This document explains the types of cookies we use and their purpose. It also informs you of your choices regarding their use. If you continue to browse our website, you are explicitly accepting and authorizing our use of cookies.
A cookie is a small data file made up of letters and numbers that is stored on your browser or device when you visit our website. They distinguish you from other users, which helps deliver a good experience when you visit the website. They also help in identifying potential improvements that may be made to the website.
We make use of both session cookies and persistent cookies on our website:
Session cookies: Session cookies gather information regarding your activities while browsing our website. These are temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser or log out of the site.
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:
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.
Performance and analytical cookies: These cookies collect information about the number of visits to our website and how visitors interact with the website. Analysis of this information allows us, for example, to serve content that interests you and to discover ways in which our website could be improved.
Functionality cookies: These cookies allow us to enhance your experience when visiting our site by remembering things like your username and preferences.
Advertising cookies: These cookies are also known as 'targeting cookies', and they collect data about your visit to our website, such as the pages you view and the links you click on. This data enables us to serve advertisements that are relevant to you, and it allows us to gauge the efficiency of our advertising campaigns.
Some third-parties may use cookies on our website to gather data for analytical and performance purposes and to provide targeted advertising. We do not have control over these third-party 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.