Cookie Policy

Our use of cookies

Like the majority of websites, our site uses cookies for different reasons. This notice explains how and why we use them and informs you about the choices you have with regard to them. Should you continue to use the website, you are agreeing to and authorizing our use of cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are tiny data files that are placed on your device when you browse websites or use online services or apps. They ensure that the website functions optimally, and they provide you with a good browsing experience by recording your preferences.

The cookies we use

Our website makes use of both session and persistent cookies:

Session cookies: These cookies are only functional when you are browsing the website, and are deleted from your computer or device when the browsing session ends. We use them to gather data about your actions on our website.

Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your computer/device for a predefined period and are used to record your preferences in order to provide a more personalized experience on repeat visits to the website.

The following is a list of the cookies we use on our website and the reasons why we use them:

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 are cookies that enable us to collect information about your use of our website. We use this information to enhance your experience, for example, by ensuring that you are finding relevant content.

Functional cookies: These cookies allow our site to remember your personal preferences, such as your username or other data you enter, which allows us to provide an enhanced, more personalized experience when you visit.

Targeting cookies: Targeting cookies are used to gather information that allows the website to serve relevant advertising and to gauge the efficiency of our advertising efforts. To this end, these cookies measure such things as which pages you view during your visit and which links you follow.

Third-party cookies

Third parties may also set cookies when you visit our website. These third-party cookies may collect information about your device and your usage patterns. We do not have any control of these cookies.

Your choices regarding cookies

You can block cookies by using the browser setting that allows you to refuse all or some cookies; however, if you block all cookies in this way, you may not be able to access some parts of the website.