Cookie Policy

Like most websites on the Internet, our site uses cookies.  This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how to change your cookie settings.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small, often encrypted, text files that are used to store small pieces of information on your device when you visit a website.  They are used to offer users an enhanced browsing experience and to allow the website to perform certain functions.  To learn more specifics about cookies, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

Our website uses both first-party cookies and third-party cookies.  First-party cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website, and they do not collect any personally identifiable data.  The third-party cookies used by our website are primarily needed for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, and improving user experience.

What types of cookies do we use?

Necessary:  These cookies allow us to maintain user sessions and to prevent security threats, and do not collect or store any personal information.

Functional:  These cookies help the site perform certain functions such as sharing website content on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

Performance:  These cookies are used to understand and analyze the website’s key performance indexes, thereby helping deliver a better user experience for visitors.

The following list details the cookies used in our website as well as the duration for which they will be stored on your device:

CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.  It is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Analytics.”
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThis cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.  It is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Functional.”
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.  It is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Necessary.”
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.  It is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Others.”
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.  It is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Performance.”
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThis cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.  It is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category “Functional.”
wordpress_test_cookieUntil browser closeThis cookie is used by Wordpress to test functionality of your browser's ability to handle cookies.

How to change your cookie settings

If you would like to change your cookie settings – including disabling them – please click here.  Please note that you can also change the settings on your browser to block and delete cookies used by websites.  The procedure for blocking and deleting cookies may vary for different browsers, so please check your Internet browser software or with your software supplier if you wish to do so.  Please note that disabling cookies may prevent certain features of the website from working properly – so for optimal use of the website, we recommend that you do not disable cookies on your device.

Last updated on September 1st, 2023.