What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (like your computer or phone) when you visit a website. They help make websites work better for you. Some are essential for the site to function, while others are optional and help us improve your experience.
Cookies cannot harm your device or access data you haven’t shared.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for two reasons:
- Essential cookies – needed to make the site work properly (for example, to remember your privacy choices).
- Analytics cookies – optional cookies that help us understand how people use our site, so we can improve it.
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking you across other websites.
Cookies we use
| Platform | Cookie | What it does | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _utma | Identifies unique visitors and counts how many times they’ve visited. | 2 years |
| _utmb | Tracks new sessions and visits (used to see when a visit starts). | 30 mins | |
| _utmc | Works with _utmb to check if you’ve started a new session. | End of browser session | |
| _utmt | Limits how often requests are sent to Google Analytics. | 10 minutes | |
| _utmz | Records where you came from (search engine, ad, or link). | 6 months | |
| ga | Distinguishes one visitor from another. | 2 years | |
| gat | Limits request rates to prevent overload. | 10 minutes |
More information
To learn more about how we handle your data and your rights, see our Privacy Policy.