Implementing Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may collect information about your computer, including where available your IP address, operating system and browser type, for system administration and for aggregate marketing reporting purposes. This is statistical data about our users' browsing actions and patterns, and does not identify any individual.For the same reason, we may obtain information about your general internet usage by using a cookie file that is stored on the hard drive of your computer. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive. They help us to improve our site and to deliver a better and more personalised service.
Usage of Cookies by Our Website
We only use cookies set by the website owner, which are called “first party cookies.” Of those cookies, we only use “essential cookies,” or cookies that are strictly necessary to provide you with the System.Most of the cookies that we deploy are “session” cookies, which are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser or your session ends. We also drop “persistent” cookies in limited circumstances, which are cookies that remain on your hard drive until you erase them or your browser does, depending on the cookie’s expiration date. As detailed below, we use information from cookies for purposes such as (i) identifying returning users and registrants and (ii) enabling you to move more easily around our System.
Effective Cookie Management Techniques
While most browsers automatically accept cookies, you can alter your settings to prevent this. If you choose to block certain cookies, be aware that it might affect our site’s functionality. Browser-specific instructions can typically be found in the help menu.Additional Guidelines
Gathering Usage DataWe automatically collect data referred to as Usage Data when you interact with our Service or its infrastructure. This includes metrics such as the length of time spent on a page and other activity data. Information collected may include your device’s IP address, browser type and version, pages of our service that you visit, time and date of your visits, time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.