Cookies Policy

Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages.

If you do not wish to enable cookies, you will still be able to browse the site and use it for research purposes.  Most web browsers have cookies enabled, but see Managing Cookies for help on how to turn them on or off, should you need to.

If you would prefer not to accept cookies, most browsers will allow you to: (1) change your browser settings to notify you when you receive a cookie, which lets you choose whether or not to accept it; (2) to disable existing cookies; or (3) to set your browser to automatically reject any cookies.  However, please be aware that if you disable or reject cookies, some features and services on our sites may not work as intended.

Please note that cookies cannot harm your computer.  We do not store personally identifiable information such as credit card details in cookies we create.

We use cookies to:

  • Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third party services which track this information on our behalf.
  • We, along with third-party vendors such as Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies).

Instructions for blocking or allowing cookies in popular web browsing software:

Internet Explorer
Firefox
Google Chrome
Apple Safari
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