Cookie Utilization
When you visit or interact with our websites or services, we (or our authorized service providers) may use cookies or other similar technologies for the functioning of our services, to help us improve our performance, or to give you extra functionalities, all with the goal of providing a better experience. A “cookie” is a small piece of information sent to a visitor’s computer or other Internet-connected devices to uniquely identify the visitor’s browser or to store information or settings in the browser. It holds information a site may need to interact with you and personalize your experience. We use three kinds of cookies: required cookies, functional cookies, and analytics and performance cookies. Except for technical cookies, the storing of cookies on your device requires consent. By continuing to browse our websites after having seen the cookies banner displayed on the home page, you consent to the storing of cookies on your device. This consent is valid for a period of 13 months.
Role of Cookies in Enhancing User Experience
There are a few different categories of cookies, including:
Session and Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies - these are cookies which expire once you close your web browser;
- Persistent Cookies - these are cookies which stay on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
First and Third Party Cookies
- First-party cookies - these are cookies set by the website that you are visiting at that time, either by us, or by a third party at our request
- Third-party cookies - these are cookies that are set by a party other than that of the website you are visiting. If you visit the our website or use our Sites and another party sets a cookie through that website this would be a third-party cookie.
Pixel Tags
Web Beacons in Our System
Certain areas of our System may contain electronic images known as web beacons (sometimes referred to as clear gifs) that allow us and our third-party providers or affiliates to count and track users who have visited certain sections of our System.
Functional Challenges Without Cookies
Disabling or blocking cookies may deactivate certain features on our Online Platforms, reducing efficiency and possibly preventing proper functionality. Even if you opt out of interest-based advertising, you will still receive ads, but they won't be customized based on your browsing behavior.
Additional Policies
Inquiries on Cookie Usage
If you have questions or need further clarification on how we use cookies, please feel free to reach out to us for assistance.