Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/28/2025

1. What Cookies Are Used For

What cookies are used for includes storing small data files on devices during platform access. Used for capturing browsing activities and preference information. Cookies serve device recognition, settings retention, usage analysis, and experience improvement. Browsers generally accept automatically with available control options.

2. Cookie Functional Groups

Cookie functional groups consist of Essential groups for required operations, Functional groups for preference retention, Analytics groups for behavior analysis, and Performance groups for speed optimization. Groups serve distinct purposes ensuring functionality and improved experience. First-party groups originate from us; third-party from external services.

3. Necessary Functionality Cookies

Necessary functionality cookies are essential for platform operation and cannot be disabled. They power core services including user authentication, security features, session administration, and basic navigation tools. Without necessary functionality cookies, vital services like login access, account control, and security measures would not operate. Marketing data collection is not included.

4. Behavioral Analytics Cookies

Behavioral analytics cookies help us understand how visitors engage with our platform. They collect information regarding page views, traffic origins, user clicks, and duration data. This anonymous aggregated information enhances platform performance, identifies technical challenges, and improves user experiences. Essential functionality remains unaffected by opt-out.

5. Setting Retention Cookies

Setting retention cookies remember your selections and settings to deliver personalized experiences. They store information like language selections, display options, theme choices, and customized layouts. Retention cookies enhance platform usability by preserving preferences across sessions. Disabling setting retention may result in repeated resets each visit and reduced 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. Browser Privacy Controls

Browser privacy controls for cookies are manageable through settings. Privacy controls allow viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie activities according to preferences. Controls can be set to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or alert upon cookie placement. Understand that blocking specific cookies may impact platform operations and user experience quality. Browser help resources offer comprehensive privacy control guidance.

8. Cookie Validity Duration

Cookie validity duration differs depending on cookie type and purpose. Session validity cookies expire when browsers close and maintain temporary status. Persistent validity cookies stay on devices for specified periods or until manual removal, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies typically expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer to retain settings and analyze extended patterns.

9. Policy Change Notification

Policy change notification: we may change this Cookie Policy to address technology, legal, or practice developments. Changes are published on this page with updated effective dates. Substantial changes may receive platform notification or email communication. Platform usage following changes constitutes policy acceptance. Regular review helps maintain current understanding.

10. Cookie Policy Support

Cookie Policy support is accessible through our privacy team via designated website contact channels. We commit to transparency and prompt support concern addressing. Technical assistance and privacy rights help is provided by our support team. Policy support receives responses within 5-7 business days typically.