Cookies Policy

What are cookies, and what does this policy cover?

Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. They are used to store and receive identifiers and other information on computers, phones, and other devices. Other technologies, including data stored on your web browser or device, identifiers associated with your device, and other software, are used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as “cookies”.

We use cookies if you have an account on our website, use our services, including our website, or visit other websites and apps that use our products (including the Like button). Cookies enable us to offer our products to you and to understand the information that we receive about you, including information about your use of other websites and apps, whether or not you are registered or logged in.

This policy explains how we use cookies and the choices you have. Except as otherwise stated in this policy, the policy will apply to our processing of the data that we collect via cookies.

Why do we use cookies?

Cookies help us provide, protect, and improve the user experience, such as by personalizing content, tailoring and measuring ads, and providing a safer experience. The cookies that we use include session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay in your browser until they expire or you delete them. We may change the cookies we use over time as we improve and update our site. We typically use them for the following purposes:

Authentication

We use cookies to verify your account and determine when you’re logged in so that we can make it easier for you to access our products and show you the appropriate experience and features.

For example: We use cookies to keep you logged in as you navigate between pages. Cookies also help us remember your browser so you don't have to keep logging in and so you can more easily log in via third-party apps and websites.

Security, site, and product integrity

We use cookies to help us keep your account, data, and our products safe and secure.

For example: Cookies can help us identify and impose additional security measures when someone may be attempting to access an account without authorization. We also use cookies to store information that allows us to recover your account in the event that you forget your password or to require additional authentication if you tell us that your account has been hacked.

Site features and services

We use cookies to enable the functionality that helps us provide our products.

For example: Cookies help us store preferences, know when you’ve seen or interacted with our content, and provide you with customized content and experiences. If you are an administrator, cookies allow you to switch between posting from your personal account and the page. We use cookies such as the session-based "presence" cookie to support your use of chat windows.

Performance

We use cookies to provide you with the best experience possible.

For example: Cookies help us route traffic between servers and understand how quickly our products load for different people. Cookies also help us record the ratio and dimensions of your screen and windows and know whether you’ve enabled high-contrast mode, so that we can render our sites and apps correctly.

Analytics and research

We use cookies to better understand how people use our products so that we can improve them.

For example: Cookies can help us understand how people use our service, analyze which parts of our products people find most useful and engaging, and identify features that could be improved.

Where do we use cookies?

We may place cookies on your computer or device and receive information stored in cookies when you use or visit our website.

Do other companies use cookies in connection with our products?

Yes, other companies use cookies on our products to provide advertising, measurement, marketing, and analytics services to us, and to provide certain features and improve our services for you.

For example, other companies’ cookies help tailor ads off of our products, measure their performance and effectiveness, and support marketing and analytics. Certain features on our products use cookies from other companies to function, for example, certain maps, payment, and security features.

How can you control your information?

You can control how we use data to show you ads and more by using the tools described below.

Everyone

You can opt out of seeing online interest-based ads from us and other participating companies through the in the US, the in Canada, or the in Europe or through your mobile device settings, where available, using Android, iOS 13, or an earlier version of iOS. Please note that ad blockers and tools that restrict our cookie use may interfere with these controls.

Browser cookie controls

In addition, your browser or device may offer settings that allow you to choose whether browser cookies are set and to delete them. These controls vary by browser, and manufacturers may change both the settings they make available and how they work at any time. Certain parts of our products may not work properly if you have disabled browser cookie use. Please be aware that these controls are distinct from the controls that we offer you.