Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. They help us understand how you use our site and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. We recommend that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieChoice | Essential | 1 Year | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't repeatedly ask you. |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 Years | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 Hours | Used by Google Analytics to store and update a unique value for each page visited. |
| theme_pref | Functional | Session | Maintains aesthetic preferences (e.g., contrast modes) during your active browsing session. |
4. Browser Opt-Out Instructions
You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser. Please be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Here you can choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select the 'Strict' or 'Custom' options to block cookies.
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. Check the box labeled 'Block all cookies'.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].