How We Use Cookies

We use cookies or similar technologies to analyze trends, administer and track a user’s movements when they visit our Site (including our communities websites or partner program websites) or use our Services. A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website asks your browser to store on your device to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information, that can later be retrieved to identify you when you return to the Site or Services. The cookies that we set are called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies–which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting–for our advertising and marketing efforts

Some cookies last only for the duration of your web session and expire when you exit your browser (i.e. session cookies); other cookies may last for longer than your web session, including after you exit your browser, for example by remembering you when you return to our website (i.e. persistent cookies).

Essential Cookies

Core

These cookies are necessary for the Site and Services to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Analytics and functional Cookies

Analytics

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization and allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site and Services. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly, and we will not know how you are using our site.

Functional

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Marketing Cookies

Interest-Based Advertising

These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the Site and Services to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.

How to Control Cookies

Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. You can disable cookies by changing your browser settings. It may also be possible to configure your browser settings (or a browser extension’s settings) to enable acceptance of specific cookies or to notify you each time a new cookie is about to be stored on your computer, enabling you to decide whether to accept or reject the cookie.

There are various resources available to help you manage cookies. In most modern browsers, you can block or delete cookies by clicking Settings > Privacy > Cookies. Instructions for blocking or deleting cookies in other browsers may be available in each browser’s privacy or help documentation. You can also disable or delete the stored data used by technology similar to cookies, such as Local Shared Objects or Flash cookies, by managing your browser’s “add-on settings” or visiting the website of its manufacturer. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Some of our cookies are necessary to access the essential features of the Site or Services. We recommend that you leave cookies enabled. If cookies are disabled, it may mean that you experience reduced functionality, cannot sign in to use certain features, or preferences may be lost.