What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect through them and how that information is used), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Cookies are small text files used to store certain pieces of information. They are stored on your device when you visit a website through your browser. These cookies help us ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyze website performance to identify what works well and what can be improved.
How do we use cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for different purposes.
First-party cookies are necessary for the proper operation of the website and do not collect any personally identifiable information.
The third-party cookies used on our website mainly help us understand how visitors interact with the website, improve the security of our services, enhance the overall browsing experience, and optimize the speed and efficiency of future visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies are essential for the basic functions of the website, and the website cannot function properly without them. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|
| pll_language | 1 year | Polylang sets this cookie to remember the language selected by the user when returning to the website and to retrieve language information when it is not otherwise available. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session | WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress website. It helps determine whether the user’s browser can properly display emojis. |
| cookieyes-consent | 1 year | CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users’ consent preferences so that they are respected on future visits. It does not collect or store any personal information about website visitors. |
| PHPSESSID | Session | This cookie is native to PHP applications. It stores a unique session identifier to manage user sessions on the website. It is deleted when all browser windows are closed. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | 6 months | YouTube sets this cookie to store the user’s cookie consent status for the current domain. |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help provide certain features, such as sharing website content on social media platforms, collecting feedback, or enabling third-party services.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 6 months | YouTube sets this cookie to measure bandwidth and determine whether the user receives the new or the old version of the video player. |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | Never expires | YouTube sets this cookie to store the user’s video preferences when using embedded YouTube videos. |
| yt-remote-device-id | Never expires | YouTube sets this cookie to store the user’s video preferences when using embedded YouTube videos. |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Never expires | This YouTube cookie stores the last search result selected by the user. This information is used to provide more relevant search results in future searches. |
| yt-remote-session-name | Session | This cookie stores the user’s video player preferences when using embedded YouTube videos. |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period | Session | This cookie stores the user’s video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos. |
| yt-remote-session-app | Session | This cookie stores user preferences and information related to the interface of the embedded YouTube video player. |
| yt-remote-cast-available | Session | This cookie stores the user’s preferences regarding the availability of the Cast feature in the YouTube video player. |
| yt-remote-cast-installed | Session | This cookie stores the user’s video player preferences when using embedded YouTube videos. |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help collect information about metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, and other statistical data.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|
| YSC | Session | YouTube sets this cookie to track views of embedded videos on website pages. |
Unclassified Cookies
Unclassified cookies are cookies that are currently being analyzed and have not yet been assigned to a specific category.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | 6 months | A description for this cookie is currently unavailable. |
| __Secure-YEC | Expired | A description for this cookie is currently unavailable. |
Manage Cookie Preferences
Consent Preferences
You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the “Consent Preferences” button located at the top of the website. This allows you to revisit the cookie consent banner, update your preferences, or withdraw your consent at any time.
In addition, web browsers provide different methods for blocking and deleting cookies used by websites. You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Below are links to the official support documentation for the most popular web browsers:
If you use another web browser, please refer to its official support documentation.