Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/23/2025

1. Introduction to Cookies

Introduction to cookies: small text files stored during platform visits on your device. Introduction covers information storage about browsing and preferences. Cookies serve to recognize devices, retain settings, analyze platform use, and enhance experiences. Browsers typically auto-accept with customizable user settings.

2. Cookie Type Overview

Cookie type overview covers Essential cookies required for basic operation, Functional cookies preserving preferences, Analytics cookies analyzing usage data, and Performance cookies optimizing speed performance. Overview types serve distinct purposes for functionality and enhanced user experience. Some cookies are first-party set; others third-party external.

3. Mandatory Cookies

Mandatory cookies are indispensable for platform functionality and cannot be opted out. They facilitate core operations including user authentication, security implementation, session control, and fundamental navigation. Without mandatory cookies, critical services like login functionality, account access, and security systems would not work. Personal marketing data collection is excluded from their purpose.

4. Performance Tracking Cookies

Performance tracking cookies help us understand visitor engagement with our platform. They collect information regarding page visits, source traffic, click patterns, and duration metrics. This anonymous aggregated information improves performance, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Core functionality remains unaffected by performance tracking cookie opt-out.

5. Customization Cookies

Customization cookies remember user choices and settings to deliver personalized experiences. They store data like language preferences, display configurations, theme selections, and custom layouts. These cookies enhance platform usability by retaining preferences across visits. Disabling customization cookies may necessitate preference resets per session and reduce personalized features.

6. Affiliate Service Cookies

Affiliate service cookies are placed by affiliated services embedded in our platform, such as analytics systems, advertising services, and social widgets. These cookies may monitor activity across various sites. We lack control over affiliate service cookies or operations. Browser settings or service-provided opt-out mechanisms enable management. Consult service privacy policies for comprehensive details.

7. Cookie Preference Management

Cookie preference management occurs through your browser configuration tools. Management tools enable viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie activities. Preferences can be set to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify upon cookie placement. Recognize that blocking particular cookies may diminish platform functionality and experience. Browser help resources provide detailed preference management instructions.

8. Cookie Duration Classification

Cookie duration classification differs according to cookie type and purpose. Session classification expires when browsers close and maintains temporary status. Persistent classification remains stored for specified periods or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies usually expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to retain settings and analyze extended usage.

9. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Material changes may be communicated through platform notifications or email. Continued use of our platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed.

10. Privacy Question Portal

Privacy question portal for cookie inquiries is accessible through designated website contact channels. Our team maintains transparency commitment and addresses portal questions promptly. Support is available for cookie settings assistance or privacy rights exercise. Portal questions receive responses within 5-7 business days standard.