Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/15/2025

1. Cookie Technology Introduction

Cookie technology introduction describes small text files stored on devices during platform use. Technology stores browsing data and preference information. Introduction purposes include device recognition, settings memory, usage analysis, and improved experience. Browsers typically accept technology automatically with available control settings.

2. Cookie Deployment Categories

Cookie deployment categories encompass Essential deployment for necessary operations, Functional deployment for preference storage, Analytics deployment for usage tracking, and Performance deployment for speed optimization. Categories serve distinct purposes for platform functionality and experience. Deployment includes first-party and third-party categories.

3. Unavoidable Cookies

Unavoidable cookies are strictly necessary for functionality and cannot be disabled by users. They support core functions including user authentication, security implementations, session handling, and basic navigation. Without unavoidable cookies, fundamental services like login access, account entry, and security features would not work. Marketing information collection is not included.

4. Metrics Collection Cookies

Metrics collection cookies help us comprehend visitor platform usage patterns. They gather data about page interactions, traffic sources, clicking behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data optimizes performance metrics, detects technical problems, and enhances user experience. Essential operations continue without metrics cookie acceptance.

5. Interface Customization Cookies

Interface customization cookies remember your choices and settings to deliver customized interactions. They store data like language selections, display configurations, theme preferences, and custom layouts. These cookies enhance platform usability by retaining preferences across sessions. Disabling interface customization may necessitate preference resets each visit and reduce features.

6. Affiliate Service Cookies

Affiliate service cookies are placed by affiliated services embedded in our platform, such as analytics systems, advertising services, and social widgets. These cookies may monitor activity across various sites. We lack control over affiliate service cookies or operations. Browser settings or service-provided opt-out mechanisms enable management. Consult service privacy policies for comprehensive details.

7. Browser Cookie Settings

Browser cookie settings provide management and control capabilities. Settings allow you to view, delete, and block cookies as needed. You can configure preferences to accept all, reject all, or receive alerts when cookies are set. Understand that blocking certain cookies may impact platform operations and user experience. Browser support sections contain comprehensive cookie setting guidance.

8. Cookie Duration Standards

Cookie duration standards differ according to cookie type and purpose. Session duration expires when you close browsers and is temporary. Persistent duration remains stored for defined periods or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies usually maintain session standards, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to remember settings and analyze extended usage.

9. Policy Change Notification

Policy change notification: we may change this Cookie Policy to address technology, legal, or practice developments. Changes are published on this page with updated effective dates. Substantial changes may receive platform notification or email communication. Platform usage following changes constitutes policy acceptance. Regular review helps maintain current understanding.

10. Contact Information

Contact information for Cookie Policy questions is available through designated website channels. Our privacy team is committed to transparency and prompt concern resolution. Technical assistance with cookie settings or privacy rights exercise is available through our support team. Cookie-related inquiry responses are provided within 5-7 business days typically.