Cookie Usage Guidelines

A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user – asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or
login information. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for
our advertising and marketing efforts.

#1 Clarification of Cookie Types Used

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.

#2 Exploration of Linked External Websites

We may share the information described above as set forth in this privacy statement or as otherwise described at the time such information is collected from you. We will not sell, rent, or swap this information, nor will we authorize any of our service providers or business partners to use this information for their own commercial purposes without your permission.

#3 Extended Data Collection Systems

Social Sharing Features on Our Websites
Our websites feature social buttons from various third-party social media networks to enable easy sharing and bookmarking of content. We are linked with multiple social media platforms, whose privacy practices and cookie usage details are available on their respective websites.

#4 Choosing to Decline Cookies

You have control over your cookie preferences. Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to either agree to our recommended settings or customize your cookie choices.

#5 Additional Regulations

Data Retention Policy
Your personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the intentions stated in our Privacy Policy. Usage Data may be stored for internal analysis purposes to strengthen security, enhance service functionality, or comply with legal retention guidelines.

#6 Alterations to Cookie Preferences

As we enhance our online platforms and employ new technologies to better the services we provide, this Policy is subject to modifications. We recommend regular visits to this Policy to stay updated with our current practices.