Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/2/2025

1. What Are Web Cookies

What are web cookies: small files placed on devices during web platform access. Web cookies store browsing activity and user preference information. Functions include device identification, preference memory, platform analytics, and experience enhancement. Most browsers accept web cookies automatically with modification options.

2. Cookie Classification

Cookie classification encompasses Essential cookies necessary for platform operation, Functional cookies storing user preferences, Analytics cookies tracking usage patterns, and Performance cookies improving platform speed. Classification purposes ensure proper functionality and enhanced experience. Cookies include first-party (our cookies) and third-party (external service cookies).

3. System Critical Cookies

System critical cookies are indispensable for platform functionality and cannot be opted out. They facilitate core operations including user authentication, security measures, session control, and basic navigation. Without system critical cookies, essential services like login processes, account entry, and security systems would not operate. These cookies do not gather marketing data.

4. Optimization Cookies

Optimization cookies help us understand visitor platform behaviors. They collect information about page visits, source traffic, click patterns, and session durations. This anonymous aggregated information optimizes platform performance, identifies technical problems, and enhances user experiences. Essential functionality continues without optimization cookie acceptance.

5. User Configuration Cookies

User configuration cookies retain your selections and settings for customized platform experiences. They save information including language preferences, display options, theme choices, and customized layouts. Configuration cookies improve usability by preserving settings between sessions. Disabling user configurations may result in repeated resets and limited personalization capabilities.

6. External Technology Cookies

External technology cookies are set by outside technologies integrated with our platform, including analytics tools, ad networks, and social widgets. These cookies may track user activity across multiple websites. We do not govern external technology cookies or their practices. Management is possible through browser settings or technology-provided opt-out tools. Review technology privacy policies for detailed practices.

7. Browser-Based Cookie Management

Browser-based cookie management provides control through settings interfaces. Management enables viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie functions. Browser-based options include accepting all cookies, rejecting all cookies, or receiving cookie notifications. Note that blocking certain cookies may reduce platform functionality and user experience. Browser documentation provides comprehensive management instructions.

8. Cookie Storage Timeframe

Cookie storage timeframe differs depending on cookie type and purpose. Session storage expires when browsers close and maintains temporary status. Persistent storage stays for specified durations or until manual removal, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies generally expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to retain settings and analyze extended patterns.

9. Periodic Policy Updates

Periodic policy updates permit Cookie Policy modifications for technology adaptation, legal compliance, or operational improvements. Updates are published on this page with revised effective dates. Substantial updates may receive platform notification or email communication. Platform usage following updates signifies acceptance. Regular periodic review is encouraged.

10. Privacy Team Assistance

Privacy team assistance for cookie questions is available through designated contact channels on our website. Team maintains transparency commitment and provides assistance promptly. Support for cookie settings or privacy rights exercise is available. Team assistance responses arrive within 5-7 business days standard timeframe.