What are cookies?
Cookies and System Functionality: We utilize cookies to remember who you are and enhance your interaction with our System. These cookies store information related to your usage, like your device’s IP address and browser type, and if you arrived via a third-party site, the URL of that site. For registered users, cookies facilitate seamless verification and interaction with our services.Identifying the Types of Cookies Used on Our Site
We only use cookies set by the website owner, which are called “first party cookies.” Of those cookies, we only use “essential cookies,” or cookies that are strictly necessary to provide you with the System.Most of the cookies that we deploy are “session” cookies, which are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser or your session ends. We also drop “persistent” cookies in limited circumstances, which are cookies that remain on your hard drive until you erase them or your browser does, depending on the cookie’s expiration date. As detailed below, we use information from cookies for purposes such as (i) identifying returning users and registrants and (ii) enabling you to move more easily around our System.
Exploring Linked Third-Party Sites
Managing Cookies from Third Parties: Our website hosts cookies set by third parties, which we do not control. It is advisable to check the privacy and cookie policies of these entities to understand how they handle cookies and the data they collect. Furthermore, you can disable all third-party cookies through your browser settings. For these changes to take effect, please refresh your page or navigate to another page on our site after altering settings.Implementing Cookie Preferences
Each browser offers different ways to manage cookies. If you use multiple browsers, you will need to configure settings for each one individually. You can find guidance on cookie settings in the help pages or documentation provided by your browser's manufacturer.Additional Guidelines
Data Retention ApproachOur retention of Personal Data is strictly tied to the purposes laid out in our Privacy Policy. We retain Usage Data to enhance service security, functionality, and to adhere to statutory retention guidelines.