COOKIES
You have a variety of tools to manage cookies and similar technologies that collect information related to your use of the Online Platforms, including:
- Web browser controls to block and delete cookies, or adjust your tracking preferences
- Visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page to opt out from receiving third- party advertiser cookies.
For cookies and similar technologies used on our mobile applications for applicable targeted advertising activities, follow the steps provided by your mobile device platform provider (Apple, Android, or others) to opt out of having your information collected and used by us and our digital marketing partners.
Clarification of Cookie Types Used
We use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
- Functional Cookies. These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
- Targeting Cookies. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
- Performance Cookies. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Leveraging External Web Services
Social Media Sharing Cookies:
Our website includes buttons for easy sharing on social networks, allowing you to "like" or share our content. The privacy impact will depend on the privacy settings you have chosen on these platforms.
Methods to Block or Manage Cookies
Browsers are the tools you use to access the internet, and they provide options to manage the cookies stored on your computer, including their duration. If you have multiple browsers installed, you'll need to adjust settings for each one. Refer to each browser’s help page or the documentation provided by the browser manufacturer for instructions on cookie management.
Other Information
Email Interaction Tracking
Our emails might include a web beacon pixel which helps us determine if our emails have been opened and how you interact with links within the email. We utilize this information to enhance the relevance of our communications. If you prefer not to have this tracking pixel, you may choose to view emails in plain text or disable image loading.
Cookie Preference Changes
This Cookies Policy may undergo updates from time to time to reflect changes in our operational, legal, or regulatory environments. We recommend that you regularly review this policy to stay informed about the latest updates.