1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, recognize your device, and provide usage statistics to site operators.
2. Cookies We Use
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for fundamental site operations (such as managing navigation systems and security controls).
- Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences (such as your choice to accept or decline tracking cookies) so that you aren't asked repeatedly.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These gather anonymous information about how visitors navigate the site (such as most visited pages and page load times). We use this aggregate data to improve our layout and speed.
3. Specific Cookies List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Functional | 1 Year | Remembers your consent selection for non-essential cookies. |
| _ga, _gid | Analytical | 2 Years | Google Analytics cookies used to calculate visitor traffic. |
| SSESS* | Essential | Session | Required for secure administrative login on Drupal portals. |
4. Managing Cookie Choices
You can choose to accept or decline cookies using our cookie banner that floats at the bottom right of the page when you first visit. Alternatively, you can modify your browser settings to reject all cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. If you disable cookies, some sections of our website (such as interactive forms or guides) may experience limited functionality.