Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/28/2025

1. Understanding Cookies

Understanding cookies begins with recognizing them as small text files saved to your device. They capture browsing activity and preference data. Cookies enable device identification, preference memory, platform analysis, and improved user experience. Browsers generally accept cookies by default with customizable settings for rejection.

2. Cookie Application Types

Cookie application types consist of Essential applications for required operations, Functional applications for preference retention, Analytics applications for behavior understanding, and Performance applications for speed improvement. Application types serve distinct purposes ensuring functionality and experience. Types include first-party (our) and third-party (external) applications.

3. Operational Essential Cookies

Operational essential cookies are required for platform functioning and cannot be disabled. They power core services including authentication processes, security features, session administration, and navigation tools. Without operational essential cookies, vital services like user login, account control, and security measures would not work. Marketing data collection is excluded.

4. Platform Analytics Cookies

Platform analytics cookies help us comprehend visitor interactions with services. They gather data about page visits, traffic sources, click behaviors, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data improves performance metrics, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Opting out of platform analytics does not impact core operations.

5. Custom Settings Cookies

Custom settings cookies retain your choices and configurations for personalized platform interactions. They save data such as language preferences, display settings, theme options, and custom layouts. Custom cookies improve usability by remembering settings between sessions. Disabling custom settings may necessitate preference adjustments per visit and limit personalization.

6. Third-Party Integration Cookies

Third-party integration cookies are placed by external integrations on our platform, such as analytics tools, advertising networks, and social media components. These cookies may monitor user activity across various sites. We do not govern third-party integration cookies or their operations. Browser settings or integration-provided opt-out mechanisms allow management. Consult integration privacy policies for comprehensive information.

7. User Preference Controls

User preference controls for cookies are accessible within browser settings. Controls enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie operations according to preferences. Users can configure to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when cookies are set. Note that blocking particular cookies may reduce platform functionality and user experience. Browser help sections provide detailed preference control instructions.

8. Cookie Validity Period

Cookie validity period varies according to type and function. Session validity cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary in nature. Persistent validity cookies remain stored for defined timeframes or until user deletion, spanning days to years. Essential cookies usually last session periods, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings memory and long-term usage analysis.

9. Policy Change Framework

Policy change framework allows Cookie Policy changes for technology evolution, legal compliance, or practice modifications. Changes appear with updated dates on this page. Significant changes may be communicated via platform notices or email. Continuing use after changes indicates acceptance. Periodic framework review maintains understanding.

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.