Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/19/2025

1. What Are Web Cookies

What are web cookies: small files placed on devices during web platform access. Web cookies store browsing activity and user preference information. Functions include device identification, preference memory, platform analytics, and experience enhancement. Most browsers accept web cookies automatically with modification options.

2. Cookie Type Spectrum

Cookie type spectrum covers Essential spectrum cookies for necessary functionality, Functional spectrum cookies for preference storage, Analytics spectrum cookies for usage tracking, and Performance spectrum cookies for speed optimization. Spectrum types serve distinct purposes for operation and enhancement. First-party and third-party cookies comprise spectrum.

3. Critical Cookies

Critical cookies are vital for platform operation and cannot be deactivated. They enable core features including authentication processes, security functions, session management, and essential navigation capabilities. Without critical cookies, key services like user login, account entry, and platform security protections would cease functioning. These cookies do not gather marketing information.

4. Performance Tracking Cookies

Performance tracking cookies help us understand visitor engagement with our platform. They collect information regarding page visits, source traffic, click patterns, and duration metrics. This anonymous aggregated information improves performance, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Core functionality remains unaffected by performance tracking cookie opt-out.

5. Functional & Preference Cookies

Functional and preference cookies remember your choices and settings to provide personalized experiences. They store information like language preferences, display settings, theme choices, and customized layouts. These cookies enhance usability by remembering your preferences across sessions. Disabling functional cookies may result in having to reset preferences on each visit and reduced personalization features.

6. External Widget Cookies

External widget cookies are placed by outside widgets integrated with our platform, such as analytics tools, advertising networks, and social media widgets. These cookies may monitor user activity across various sites. We do not govern external widget cookies or their operations. Browser settings or widget-provided opt-out tools enable management. Consult widget privacy policies for comprehensive details.

7. Browser-Based Cookie Management

Browser-based cookie management provides control through settings interfaces. Management enables viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie functions. Browser-based options include accepting all cookies, rejecting all cookies, or receiving cookie notifications. Note that blocking certain cookies may reduce platform functionality and user experience. Browser documentation provides comprehensive management instructions.

8. Cookie Storage Duration

Cookie storage duration differs according to cookie type and purpose. Session storage cookies expire when you close browsers and are temporary. Persistent storage cookies remain for specified periods or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies typically maintain session duration, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer to remember settings and analyze extended usage.

9. Cookie Policy Adaptations

Cookie Policy adaptations may occur to address technology changes, legal requirements, or operational improvements. Adaptations are published on this page with revised effective dates. Substantial adaptations may receive platform or email notification. Platform usage after adaptations signifies acceptance of adapted policy. Regular review is recommended for awareness.

10. Privacy Inquiry Channels

Privacy inquiry channels for cookie questions are accessible through designated website contacts. Our privacy team commits to transparency and prompt concern resolution. Technical and privacy rights assistance is available through support channels. Inquiries receive responses within 5-7 business days timeframe typically.