As do practically all professional websites, this website also cookies. The below information outlines what information those cookies gather, how it is used and why we sometimes need to store these cookies on your device. It also outlines the choices you have about their use. By continuing to use our website, you accept and authorize our use of cookies.
A cookie is a small file that automatically gets downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They gather data about the device you use to browse our website and what you do during your visit. This data allows us to offer a personalized experience and to identify areas of the website and service where improvement is needed.
Our website employs both session cookies and persistent cookies:
Session cookies: These are temporary cookies used to collect data about your activities while browsing our website. They expire when the browsing session ends.
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your computer or device for a predefined length of time. They enable us to collect information to provide a more personalized experience on your next visit.
The following list indicates which cookies are used on our website and why:
Required cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to operate. These enable identification of registered users and account-related functions, for example.
Analytical or performance cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our website and to collect information about how visitors interact with our website so that we can improve its performance and your experience.
Functionality cookies: These cookies ensure a more personalized experience when you visit our website. They allow us to remember data, such as your username and preferences, so that you don't have to enter it each time you visit.
Targeting cookies: Also known as 'advertising cookies' or 'marketing cookies', these cookies allow us to offer you advertisements that are relevant to your interests. We also use the information collected by these cookies, such as which pages you view and which links you follow, to determine the efficiency of our marketing campaigns.
Third parties (e.g., advertising networks and web traffic analytics services) may also use cookies, over which we have no control. These cookies collect data about your device and usage, typically for analytical, performance, or targeting purposes.
You have the choice to block cookies and can do so by modifying your browser or device settings. Please note that if you block all cookies, you may experience reduced website functionality.