What Are Cookies?
Cookies (also called web cookies, internet cookies, or browser cookies) are small pieces of data sent from a website and stored on a user's computer by the web browser while the user continues to browse.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
With your permission, we store cookies on your device to understand your website behavior, navigation patterns, interests, and preferences. This information helps us enhance your digital experience, making it easier for you to find relevant information and use our services effortlessly.
Your Rights Regarding Our Cookies Use
If you prefer not to share this information, you can decline our request to place cookies on your device. When you visit or spend a few seconds on our website, a pop-up message will appear asking for your permission to set cookies. However, disabling cookies may cause inconvenience in accessing certain services, and you may need to sign in each time you visit our site.
How to Manage Cookies Settings with Your Browser
You can configure your browser settings to enable or disable cookies on your device. Below are steps for some popular browsers:
Internet Explorer 11
1. In Internet Explorer, select the Tools button, then select Internet Options.
2. Click on the Privacy tab, and under Settings, select Advanced.
3. Choose whether you want to accept, block, or be prompted for first-party and third-party cookies.
Internet Explorer 10 or Earlier
1. In Internet Explorer, select the Tools button, then select Internet Options.
2. Click on the Privacy tab, and under Settings, move the slider to the top to block all cookies or the bottom to allow all cookies.
3. Click OK.
Ref: Microsoft Support
Google Chrome
1. Open Chrome on your computer.
2. Click More (three dots) at the top right.
3. Scroll down and click Advanced.
4. Under "Privacy and security," click Content Settings.
5. Click Cookies and choose:
- Turn on cookies: Next to "Blocked," turn on the switch.
- Turn off cookies: Toggle off "Allow sites to save and read cookie data."
Ref: Google Support
Safari
1. Open Safari and go to Preferences.
2. Click Privacy and choose:
- Always block cookies: Select "Block all cookies."
- Remove stored cookies and data: Click Manage Website Data, select sites, then click Remove.
- See stored cookies or data: Click Manage Website Data.
- Ask websites not to track you: Enable the setting in Safari preferences.
Ref: Apple Support
Firefox
1. Click the menu button and select Options.
2. Go to the Privacy & Security panel and navigate to Cookies and Site Data.
3. Choose:
- Accept cookies and site data to enable cookies.
- Block cookies and site data: Use the drop-down menu to select which types of cookies to block.
4. If troubleshooting, ensure "Accept third-party cookies and site data" is NOT set to "Never."
5. Choose how long cookies are stored:
- Keep until they expire (set by the site).
- Remove cookies when Firefox is closed.
Ref: Mozilla Support