What Are Cookies?

The term “cookies” we use refers to cookies and similar technologies that fall under the privacy regulations for electronic communications. Cookies are small data files that browsers store on your computer or device. Cookies assist your browser in navigating different parts of a website. However, cookies cannot collect information stored on your computer or in your files. When a server requests a web browser to read the information in a cookie, the information helps the website provide a more user-friendly and tailored service. To protect your privacy, your browser only allows websites to access cookies that have already been sent to you.

Reasons for Using Cookies

We use cookies to learn more about how you interact with our website content and to help us create a more satisfying user experience. When you visit our website, cookies remember the type of browser you use and any additional browser software you have installed. Additionally, cookies remember your preferences, such as language and region settings, which are set automatically when you revisit the website. Cookies also allow you to rate web pages and fill out comment forms. Some of the cookies we use are session cookies, which remain until you close your browser. Other cookies are persistent cookies, which are stored on your computer for a longer period.

Third-Party Cookies

For certain functions within our website, we use services provided by third parties. For example, when you visit a web page with an embedded YouTube video or a link to YouTube, these videos or links (and other third-party content) may contain third-party cookies. You may want to read the policies of these third-party websites to learn more about their use of cookies.

How to Refuse and Delete Cookies

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you. However, if you do not wish to accept cookies, you can choose to refuse or block cookies set by the Company or third-party service providers by adjusting your browser settings – for more information, please see the Help menu in your browser. Please note that most browsers automatically accept cookies, so if you do not wish to use cookies, you may need to actively block or delete cookies regularly. For information about using cookies in other device browsers, such as Smart Phones and Tablets, please refer to the user manual of your device for details on how to refuse or delete cookies. However, you should be aware that even if you refuse cookies, you can still visit our website, but some functions may not work correctly or as well as they should.