What Cookies Are
Cookies are small data files that a website or service can place on a browser or device. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, software development kits, local storage, and server logs.
Some technologies last only for a browsing session. Others remain for a defined period or until they are cleared.
Types of Technologies
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Strictly necessary technologies support security, navigation, and essential website functions
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Preference technologies remember choices and settings
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Analytics technologies help measure visits, usage, and performance
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Advertising technologies may help measure campaigns or tailor promotions
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Referral technologies may record that a visitor followed a commercial link or completed a qualifying action
Site-Level Controls
Where a site-level consent banner or settings control is available, you can use it to review and change the nonessential technology choices it offers.
Strictly necessary technologies may remain active because the website cannot provide the requested function without them.
Browser and Device Controls
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their privacy or security settings. Mobile operating systems may also provide controls for advertising identifiers and tracking.
Blocking all cookies can cause parts of a website to stop working as expected. Browser controls generally apply only to that browser and device.
Global Privacy Control
Some browsers and extensions can send a Global Privacy Control signal. Where required by applicable law and technically detectable, the signal may be treated as a request to opt out of covered sale or sharing activity for that browser or device.
Other browser signals may not have a consistent legal or technical meaning.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Third-Party Controls
Analytics, advertising, referral, or embedded-content providers may offer their own privacy controls. Their tools and opt-outs are governed by their policies and may use cookies to remember an opt-out.
Clearing cookies or switching browsers or devices may require you to set a preference again.
Updates and Questions
The technologies used by the website may change as features and service providers change. This page may be updated to reflect material changes.
Contact us if you have a question about cookies or privacy choices.