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What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on a device when a user visits a website. Similar technologies may include local storage, session storage, tracking pixels, tags, scripts, and identifiers used for functionality, analytics, security, or preference management.
How Cookies May Be Used
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to remember settings or consent choices
to improve performance and user experience
to gather aggregate analytics about website usage
to support security, fraud prevention, and diagnostic logging
Cookie Categories
Strictly necessary cookies: these are required for the operation and security of the website and usually cannot be switched off.
Preference cookies: these may remember settings such as language, interface preferences, or consent choices.
Analytics cookies: these may be used to measure traffic, visitor behavior, and page performance in order to improve the site.
Marketing or third-party cookies: these may be set by embedded services, content providers, or advertising systems, if such features are used.
Legal Basis and Consent
Where required by law, non-essential cookies should only be set after valid user consent. Essential cookies may be used where they are necessary for the secure or functional operation of the website.
Managing Cookies
Users may manage cookie preferences through a consent banner or preference center, if implemented, and can also restrict or delete cookies through browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Third-Party Cookies
If the website uses third-party analytics, embedded media, fonts, maps, widgets, or advertising services, those services may set cookies or collect related information. Their use should be documented accurately in this policy and in the privacy documentation.
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Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated as the site’s technical setup or legal obligations change. The latest version should always be published with an updated date.
Last Updated
March 5, 2026
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