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Cookies are tiny data files that are placed on your device when you browse websites or use online services or apps. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences, so you can enjoy a comfortable browsing experience each time you visit the website. They are also used to make improvements to the website.
Session cookies and persistent cookies are both used on our website:
Session cookies: These are cookies that only function until you close your browser or log out of the website, at which time they are deleted. They are used to collect data about your activity on the website.
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your computer/device for a predefined period and are used to record your preferences in order to provide a more personalized experience on repeat visits to the website.
The following list indicates which cookies are used on our website and why:
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Analytical or performance cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our website and to collect information about how visitors interact with our website so that we can improve its performance and your experience.
Functionality cookies: These cookies allow our website to recognize you on return visits. This enables us to remember your username and chosen preferences so we can offer an enhanced experience whenever you use our website.
Targeting cookies: These are cookies that gather certain information about your visit to our website, such as which pages you view, how long you spend on each page, and which links you click on. We use this information to show you advertisements that you will find relevant and also to determine how effective the advertisements are.
Other third parties may use cookies on our site in order to gather data for analytic and performance purposes or to implement targeted advertising. Any such third-party cookies are not under our control.
There several of ways to exercise your choice regarding cookies. Browsers provide the ability to clear cookies from your computer/device in the settings options. Doing so may render some website functions unusable, however.