### Website's Cookie Policy Explained: What You Need to Know

When browsing our website, small files known as cookies are stored on your browser to collect information about you, your preferences, or your device. This data is primarily used to ensure the website operates as expected and to provide a more tailored online experience. Although you have the option to disable certain types of cookies, doing so may affect your experience and the services we can offer.

Certain cookies, termed First Party Strictly Necessary Cookies, are indispensable for the basic functionality of the site. These include features such as the cookie banner prompt, account login processes, and redirection post logout. It is not possible to opt-out of these cookies since they are crucial for the website’s operation. These cookies are generally activated in response to actions like setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms and do not store any personally identifiable information.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data to third parties. This opt-out is facilitated through a toggle switch on our website. Opting out will prevent us from offering personalized ads and sharing your data with third parties. Users with enabled privacy controls on their browser will also be considered opted out, which may impact ad personalization.

Some cookies are placed by our advertising partners to tailor your advertising experience. These cookies help build a profile based on your browsing habits without directly storing personal information. Disabling these cookies will result in less targeted advertising.

Moreover, cookies from various social media services enable content sharing with friends and networks. These cookies can track your browsing activity across other sites to build a comprehensive profile of your interests, potentially affecting the content and advertisements you see elsewhere. Opting out might limit your ability to use sharing features.

Performance cookies primarily help us count visits and traffic sources to measure and enhance our site’s performance. They collect aggregated, anonymous information to inform us about the popularity of pages and user navigation patterns. Without these cookies, we cannot monitor the site's usage effectively.

Understanding and managing your cookie preferences can significantly influence your online experience, ensuring that it aligns more closely with your privacy concerns and personal needs.