Updated: 21 October 2024
A cookie is a small file containing information sent by a web server to a web browser and stored by the browser. The browser then sends the information back to the server each time a page is requested, allowing the web server to identify the browser.
We may use both “session” and “persistent” cookies on our website. Session cookies help with site navigation and form completion during your visit. Persistent cookies are used to fulfill obligations to registered users when they log in to use our forms or MyAccount area.
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain stored on your computer until deleted or until they reach their expiry date.
We use Google Analytics to analyze how our website is used. Google Analytics may use cookies to generate statistical information about website usage, which is stored on users’ computers. The data generated is used to create reports on website activity and is not used for individual tracking or advertising purposes. Google stores this information, and you can view Google’s privacy policy at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.
Most browsers allow you to reject cookies, with options to block all cookies or only third-party cookies. For instance, in Internet Explorer, you can refuse all cookies by clicking “Tools,” “Internet Options,” “Privacy,” and selecting “Block all cookies” using the sliding selector. However, blocking cookies may negatively impact the usability of many websites, including ours.
