Summary of Cookie Usage
Various options are available to control cookies and similar technologies that gather information about your interaction with the Online Platforms, including:- Browser settings to restrict and remove cookies, or modify your tracking preferences
- Accessing the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal to decline third-party advertiser cookies
What types of cookies do we employ?
As an illustration, similar to many organizations, we utilize Analytics, a web statistics service from third-party providers, to monitor our website traffic. Analytics employs "cookies" (text files stored on your device) to examine how visitors interact with the site. Data generated by cookies regarding your site usage (including IP address) will be transmitted to and retained by these providers. This information helps evaluate site usage, create activity reports for operators, and deliver additional services concerning site activity and internet usage. This data may be shared with third parties when legally required or where such entities process the information. Analytics will not link your IP address with any other information they possess.However, performance cookies do not gather personally identifiable information. All collected data is combined and remains anonymous, not affecting your privacy. It solely improves website functionality. We may also use these cookies to suggest products or services potentially matching your interests based on your browsing patterns. By accessing Organization's websites, you consent to our placement of these cookie types on your device.
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These essential cookies enable navigation and feature usage, including accessing protected areas. Without them, requested services like shopping carts or electronic billing remain unavailable. Since these are necessary, no permission is required for their use.
- Performance Cookies: These gather data about visitor behavior, such as frequently visited pages or error messages. Some are analytics cookies from third-party web analytics software, helping us better understand site usage.
- Functionality Cookies: These remember your preferences (username, language, region) and provide enhanced personalization. They can recall your text size adjustments, font changes, and other customizable webpage elements. They also support requested services like video viewing or blog commenting. Information collected may be anonymized and cannot track activities on other websites. By using Organization's sites, you permit us to deploy these cookie types.
- Targeting or advertising cookies: These deliver more relevant advertisements matching your interests. They also limit advertisement repetition and measure campaign effectiveness. Typically placed by advertising networks with site operator permission, they record site visits and share this with organizations like advertisers. Targeting cookies often connect to site functions provided by other organizations. Our Sites avoid targeting cookies. We will request permission before using targeting cookies.
Managing Cookies through Browser Options
Control Over Non-Essential Cookies: When visiting our site, a cookie notification appears at the top. You can enable or disable non-essential cookies through this banner. JavaScript must be active to view and adjust cookie preferences. All non-essential cookies are disabled by default.Additional Guidelines
Addressing Cookie InquiriesShould you have questions about our cookie practices or their impact on your experience, please contact us.