Our use of cookies

Like most other websites, we use cookies to collect information when you interact with our website. This page sets out the types of cookies we use and their purpose. It also informs you of your choices regarding their use. By continuing to use our website, you accept and authorize our use of cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are tiny data files that are placed on your device when you browse websites or use online services or apps. They gather data about the device you use to browse our website and what you do during your visit. This data allows us to offer a personalized experience and to identify areas of the website and service where improvement is needed.

The cookies we use

Our website uses session cookies and persistent cookies:

Session cookies: These cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They provide us with information about your actions while on the website.

Persistent cookies: These are cookies that are stored on your computer or device for a set period of time. They gather information for use on return visits, such as user preferences.


The following cookies are in use on our website and perform the functions specified:

Required cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary in order for our website to function. They include, for example, cookies that allow you to sign in and/or operate the website's basic functions.

Performance and analytical cookies: These cookies allow us to collect data concerning the number of visitors to our website and the ways in which they interact with it. This data helps us, for example, to discover operational errors and to ensure that you find relevant content.

Functional cookies: These cookies are used by the website to remember things like your username and personal site preferences so that we can recognize you on return visits and offer you a smooth and personalized browsing experience.

Advertising cookies: These cookies gather information about your visit to our website, such as the pages you browse and any links you might follow. This information is used to provide you with personalized advertising that is relevant to you and to help us understand the advertisements' effectiveness.

Third-party cookies

Certain third parties may use cookies on our website to collect data about your device and your online behavior. This allows them to determine usage patterns, analyze performance and serve advertisements relevant to your interests. We do not have any control over these third-party cookies.

Your choices regarding the use of cookies

Cookies can be disabled in your browser settings. Previously stored cookies can be deleted in your browser settings, also. Doing either may cause some features and functions of the website to be unavailable to you, however.

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