Cookies and tracking technologies

What are cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our website, enhance functionality, understand how visitors use our services, and support relevant communications. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your browser and store certain information about your preferences or activity.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function, while others help us analyze website performance or provide enhanced features. Non-essential cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies, are blocked and do not load on your device unless and until you provide your consent, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Types of cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary cookies
    These cookies are essential for the operation, security, and accessibility of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, authentication, and protection against fraudulent activity. Because they are necessary for the website to function, these cookies cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies
    Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and traffic sources. This information helps us improve website performance and user experience. These cookies are enabled only with your consent where required.
  • Functional cookies
    Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language or region, to provide enhanced and more personalized features.
  • Advertising and marketing cookies
    Marketing cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of communications and provide content that is more relevant to your interests. These cookies are activated only with your consent where required.

Certain technologies may also be used to analyze usage patterns or preferences in order to improve website services and communications.

We may use third-party services, such as analytics and advertising platforms, to support these activities. They may set cookies on our behalf and process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Consent and your choices

You may accept, reject, or manage your cookie preferences at any time through the Cookie settings tool available on our website. You may also withdraw or modify your consent at any time. Your consent choices are recorded and retained for compliance purposes.

You can also configure your browser settings to refuse certain cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality of some features of the website.

Retention

Cookies may be stored for varying periods depending on their purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted. Consent records and related preference information are retained as required for compliance and record-keeping purposes.

Updates

We may update this Cookies and tracking technologies section from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.