A cookie is a small file that a website stores on your device when you visit. It usually contains information about the website itself, a unique identifier that allows the website to recognize your web browser the next time you visit, additional data that serves the purpose of the cookie, and the lifespan of the cookie itself.
Cookies are used to enable certain features (such as login), track site usage (such as analytics), save your user preferences (such as time zone, notification preferences), and personalize your content (such as advertising, language).
Cookies that are set by the website you are visiting are generally known as first-party cookies. They usually only track your activity on that particular website. Cookies set by other websites and companies (i.e. third parties) are known as third-party cookies. They can be used to track you on other websites that use the same third-party service.
Essential cookies are critical to your experience on a website because they enable core features such as user logins, account management, shopping carts, and payment processing. We use essential cookies to enable certain features on our website.
Performance cookies keep track of how you use a website during your visit. Typically, this information is anonymous and aggregated, with the information collected across all website users. They help companies understand visitors' usage patterns, identify and diagnose problems or errors that their users might encounter, and make better strategic decisions to improve their audience's overall website experience. These cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party) or by third parties. They do not collect any personal information about you. We do not use these types of cookies on our website.
Functional cookies are used to collect information about your device and any settings that you configure on the website you visit (such as language and time zone settings). With this information, websites can offer you tailored, improved, or optimized content and services. These cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party) or by third parties. We do not use these types of cookies on our website.
Targeting/advertising cookies help determine which advertising content is most relevant and appropriate for you and your interests. Websites can use them to deliver targeted advertising or limit the number of ads. This helps companies improve the effectiveness of their campaigns and the quality of the content presented to them. These cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party) or by third parties. Targeting/advertising cookies set by third parties may be used to track you on other websites that use the same third-party service. We do not use these types of cookies on our website.