Cookie Policy

Information about our use of cookies

As you view our website, we may occasionally place cookies on your device. This document explains which cookies we store, the diverse reasons why we store them and the choices that you can make regarding their storage and use. In continuing to use our website, you are indicating your agreement with our use of cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are really small text files that are placed on your computer, phone or tablet when you visit and browse websites. They gather data about the device you use to browse our website and what you do during your visit. This data allows us to offer a personalized experience and to identify areas of the website and service where improvement is needed.

How we use cookies

We employ 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 cookies that are stored on your computer or device for a set period of time. They gather information for use on return visits, such as user preferences.

We use the following types of cookies on our website for the purposes indicated:

Strictly necessary cookies: These are cookies that are essential to ensure the proper operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that allow you to log in to our website and to make use of the various functions of our website.

Performance and analytical cookies: These cookies collect information about visits to our website and the actions you take while on our website. This enables us to make improvements to the website, for example, by identifying and correcting errors in operation and ensuring that you find what you are looking for easily.

Functionality cookies. These cookies are used to recognize you on repeat visits to our website They enable us to offer a more personalized experience and also to remember your preferences.

Targeting cookies: These are cookies that gather certain information about your visit to our website, such as which pages you view, how long you spend on each page, and which links you click on. We use this information to show you advertisements that you will find relevant and also to determine how effective the advertisements are.

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.

How you can exercise choice regarding cookies

Cookies can be disabled in your browser settings. Previously stored cookies can be deleted in your browser settings, also. Doing either may cause some features and functions of the website to be unavailable to you, however.