What Exactly is a Cookie?

This Cookie and Other Tracking Technologies Information statement describes the technologies that we uses to recognize you when you visit our websites (collectively, the “Sites”). These technologies automatically collect information such as your browser type and IP address, as well as how you navigate and interact with our websites. Information collected through these means may be linked to your personally-identifiable information to enhance your online experience, improve performance and usage of systems and help monitor and prevent unauthorized usage and escalation of privileges.

(1) Cookies We Utilize: Types and Purposes

There are two categories of cookies:

Technically necessary (essential) cookies, ensuring basic website functions
Technically non-essential cookies, supporting website performance

Some web pages use cookies, which are small text files stored on your computer by your browser. These files do not harm your computer or contain viruses, and they enhance website usability, effectiveness, and security. Most cookies used are "session cookies", automatically deleted after your visit. Others remain on your device until manually deleted. These cookies enable us to recognize your browser on subsequent visits. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookie acceptance, including allowing cookies only in specific cases or disabling them entirely. Browser-specific information can be found at the provided links. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality. For more detailed information on cookies and their usage on this website, please consult our Cookie Consent Tool accessible via the Privacy Policy. Use of Technically Necessary (Essential) Cookies We use cookies necessary for providing expressly requested services by the user, storing the following data:

Consent management
Current language selection

Technical service providers assist in website operation and maintenance, acting as our processors. Storage duration details are available in our Cookie settings. Providing this personal data is neither legally nor contractually required but essential for website service and functionality. Use of Technically Non-essential Cookies We also utilize cookies analyzing user browsing behavior to enhance website efficiency and appeal. The legal basis for processing is your consent. Technical service providers assist in website operation and maintenance as our processors. Further details on recipients and cookie functionality/storage duration are available in our Cookie settings. Providing your data is voluntary, based on your consent. However, full website functionality may not be available without it. Consent can be revoked at any time through the Cookie settings.