Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/1/2025

1. Small File Cookies

Small file cookies are text files placed on your device during platform visits. Small files contain browsing activity and user preference data. Cookie purposes include device recognition, preference memory, platform analysis, and experience enhancement. Browsers typically accept small files automatically with available settings modifications.

2. Deployed Cookie Types

Deployed cookie types include Essential deployment for platform functionality, Functional deployment for user preferences, Analytics deployment for usage understanding, and Performance deployment for speed enhancement. Deployed types serve specific operational and experiential purposes. Deployment includes first-party (our) and third-party (external) cookies.

3. Vital System Cookies

Vital system cookies are essential for platform operation and cannot be disabled. They power core services including authentication systems, security features, session administration, and basic navigation tools. Without vital system cookies, essential services like user login, account control, and platform security would not function. Marketing data collection is not their purpose.

4. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. They collect information about page visits, traffic sources, click patterns, and session duration. This data is aggregated and anonymous, used to improve platform performance, identify technical issues, and enhance user experience. You can opt-out of analytics cookies without affecting core functionality.

5. Choice Preservation Cookies

Choice preservation cookies remember your selections and settings to provide customized experiences. They store information like language choices, display settings, theme selections, and customized layouts. Preservation cookies enhance usability by maintaining preferences across sessions. Disabling choice preservation may result in repeated resets each visit and reduced personalized features.

6. Third-Party Embedded Cookies

Third-party embedded cookies are placed by external embeddings on our platform, such as analytics providers, advertising platforms, and social components. These cookies may monitor browsing across various sites. We do not control third-party embedded cookies or operations. Browser settings or embedded opt-out mechanisms enable management. Consult embedded service privacy policies for comprehensive details.

7. Cookie Setting Adjustments

Cookie setting adjustments can be made through browser preference menus. Adjustments allow viewing, deleting, and blocking cookies as desired. Settings can be configured to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify upon cookie setting. Recognize that blocking specific cookies may diminish platform operations and experience quality. Browser help resources offer detailed adjustment guidance.

8. Cookie Duration Standards

Cookie duration standards differ according to cookie type and purpose. Session duration expires when you close browsers and is temporary. Persistent duration remains stored for defined periods or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies usually maintain session standards, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to remember settings and analyze extended usage.

9. Periodic Policy Updates

Periodic policy updates permit Cookie Policy modifications for technology adaptation, legal compliance, or operational improvements. Updates are published on this page with revised effective dates. Substantial updates may receive platform notification or email communication. Platform usage following updates signifies acceptance. Regular periodic review is encouraged.

10. Privacy Inquiry Channels

Privacy inquiry channels for cookie questions are accessible through designated website contacts. Our privacy team commits to transparency and prompt concern resolution. Technical and privacy rights assistance is available through support channels. Inquiries receive responses within 5-7 business days timeframe typically.