Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/28/2025

1. Cookie Definition

Cookie definition describes small data files placed on your device during platform visits. These files store browsing information and user preferences. Cookie functionality includes device recognition, settings retention, usage analytics, and experience enhancement. Browser settings typically accept cookies automatically but offer modification options for user control.

2. Cookie Function Categories

Cookie function categories cover Essential functions for necessary operations, Functional categories for settings memory, Analytics categories for usage measurement, and Performance categories for speed optimization. Function categories serve specific purposes for platform operation and experience. First-party and third-party categories comprise functions.

3. Core Requirement Cookies

Core requirement cookies are necessary for platform functioning and cannot be turned off. They provide essential capabilities including user authentication, security protocols, session management, and navigation fundamentals. Without core requirement cookies, primary services like login functionality, account access, and security measures become non-operational. Personal marketing purposes are excluded.

4. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. They collect information about page visits, traffic sources, click patterns, and session duration. This data is aggregated and anonymous, used to improve platform performance, identify technical issues, and enhance user experience. You can opt-out of analytics cookies without affecting core functionality.

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. Third-Party Service Cookies

Third-party service cookies are set by external services embedded in our platform, including analytics systems, ad services, and social media components. These cookies may track activity across multiple websites. We lack control over third-party service cookies or practices. Management is possible through browser settings or service opt-out tools. Review service privacy policies for detailed practices.

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 Existence Duration

Cookie existence duration varies according to type and function. Session existence cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary. Persistent existence cookies remain stored for defined durations or until user deletion, spanning days to years. Essential cookies usually last for sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings retention and long-term usage analysis.

9. Update and Revision Policy

Update and revision policy permits Cookie Policy updates for technological, legal, or operational reasons. Updates are posted with revised effective dates on this page. Material updates may receive platform or email notification. Platform usage after updates signifies acceptance. We recommend regular policy review to stay current.

10. Cookie Policy Inquiries

Cookie Policy inquiries should be directed to our privacy team via designated website contact channels. We maintain commitment to transparency and will address concerns promptly. Support team assistance is available for cookie setting help or privacy rights exercise. Inquiries receive responses within 5-7 business days as our standard.