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Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 11, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Cookies We Use

Essential CookiesRequired

Required for the Site to function. These cannot be disabled. They include session management and security tokens.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)Optional

Help us understand how visitors use the Site — which pages are most visited, how long users spend reading, and which features are most useful. Data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Preference CookiesOptional

Remember choices you make on the Site (such as dismissing a notice). These are stored in your browser's localStorage and expire after 30 days.

How to Control Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or delete cookies at any time. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how the Site functions.

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