### Understanding Website Cookies and Your Privacy Rights

Users navigating modern websites encounter various types of cookies, essential for the site's functionality. These cookies, which cannot be disabled, are primarily activated when you perform activities like setting your privacy options, logging in, or completing forms. While you can configure your browser to block these cookies, doing so may impair certain parts of the site from working correctly.

Additionally, some cookies enhance site functionality and personalization. These can be set by the website itself or by third-party services integrated into the site. Without these cookies, some or all enhanced services may not function as intended.

A crucial aspect of digital privacy is the right to opt out of the sale and sharing of personal information for targeted advertising. Users can exercise this right by utilizing the designated toggle switch. For a comprehensive explanation of consumer rights in the United States, refer to the privacy notice provided by the website.

Metrics are another core function that cookies support. They track site visits and traffic sources, helping to improve overall site performance by identifying popular and less frequented pages. The collected data is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it does not identify individual users. Disabling these cookies would prevent the site from tracking your visit and monitoring its performance.

Cookies facilitated by advertising partners are also common. These do not store personal information but instead gather data that identifies your browser and internet device. This information is used to present relevant advertisements on various sites. Opting out of these cookies will still result in ads being displayed, albeit less targeted.

Lastly, there are cookies linked to social media services present on the website. These cookies enable sharing of the website's content across social networks, building a profile of your interests. If you choose to disable these, it might affect your ability to use or see social sharing features on this and other sites.