This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It also explains your rights to control our use of them.

1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. Why do we use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons. Some are required for technical reasons for our website to operate (referred to as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies). Others enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance their experience on our online properties.

3. Cookies we use

Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Used to distinguish unique users and expires by default after 2 years, though browsers may limit this to 400 days.	2 years (or 13 months)
_ga_<container-id>	Used to persist session state.	2 years
_gid	Used to distinguish users for 24 hours.	24 hours
_gat	Used to throttle the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites.	1 minute
ga_consent	Stores your analytics consent choice for this site.	180 days
lang	Stores your language preference for this site.	180 days
scroll-container-*	Remembers dismissal of site banners.	3 days
session	Maintains signed-in sessions for partners.	Up to 24 hours
_GRECAPTCHA	Protects forms from abuse and automated access (Google reCAPTCHA).	Varies by provider
np-theme	Stores your chosen color scheme (Light Scheme or Dark Scheme) so the site remembers your preference.	Until deleted by your browser

Data Collected: These cookies collect persistent identifiers (such as Client IDs), IP addresses (anonymized by default in GA4), and behavioral data (pages visited, time on site).

4. How can you control Cookies?

• Accept or Reject: You can accept or reject cookies, and adjust your choice later.
• Cookie Consent Banner: Use the banner on your first visit to set your preference. You can withdraw consent anytime via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
• Browser Controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. If you clear cookies for this site, the banner will appear again.
• Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
• Additional privacy: You can use the Tor Browser or a VPN to reduce or avoid data collection.

5. More Information
For more information about how Google uses your data, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.