What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier and more useful for you the next time you visit.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies sparingly and only for essential functionality. Our approach to cookies is simple and privacy-focused.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate through the site
Session Cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit
Security Cookies: Help protect your account from unauthorized access

Duration: These cookies are deleted when you log out or close your browser (session cookies) or after a period of inactivity.

What We DON'T Use

We respect your privacy and do NOT use:

Advertising or marketing cookies
Third-party tracking cookies
Analytics cookies that track your behavior across sites
Social media tracking cookies
Cookies to build profiles for targeted advertising

What Information Do Our Cookies Store?

Our essential cookies store only the minimum information needed to operate the site:

Your login session ID (so you don't have to log in on every page)
Basic security tokens to protect against unauthorized access
Temporary session data for the current visit

We do NOT store personal information, browsing history, or any tracking data in cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party cookies on our site. The only cookies you'll encounter are from our own domain and are essential for the site to work properly. We do not share cookie data with any external parties.

Managing Cookies

Since we only use essential cookies that are required for the site to function, we don't provide a cookie consent banner. However, you can still manage cookies through your browser settings:

Browser Cookie Settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Important Note: If you block or delete our cookies, you will not be able to log in or use the member portal, as these cookies are essential for authentication and security.

Cookie Lifespan

Our authentication cookies typically last for your browser session or for a limited time (usually 24 hours to 7 days) to keep you logged in. When you explicitly log out, these cookies are immediately deleted.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Know what cookies we use and why
Delete cookies through your browser settings
Block cookies (though this will prevent you from using the site)
Access and delete your account data at any time

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy .

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our administrators .

Simple Summary:

We only use essential cookies to keep you logged in and keep your account secure. We don't track you, we don't use advertising cookies, and we don't share any cookie data with third parties. Your privacy is important to us!