Effective date: January 29, 2025
Last updated: October 16, 2026
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using them, and how you can manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites through your browser. They help the website function properly, maintain security, and improve user experience. Additionally, they allow us to analyze website performance to understand which features work well and where improvements are needed.
How do we use cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies.
First-party cookies are primarily necessary for the website to function correctly and do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
Third-party cookies used on our website are mainly used for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing relevant advertisements, and overall providing you with a better and improved user experience.
Types of cookies we use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies support basic website functions, such as secure login or remembering your cookie consent preferences.
| Cookie Name | Duration | Description |
pll_language | 1 year | Used by Polylang to remember the language selected by the visitor so that the website appears in that language on subsequent visits. |
wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session | Used by WordPress to determine if the browser can properly display emojis. |
cookieyes-* | 1 year | Used by CookieYes to manage cookie-related consent and preferences. |
rc::a | Persistent | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to identify automated bots and protect against spam and malicious messages. |
rc::c | Session | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to identify automated bots and protect against spam. |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They can provide information on metrics such as visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
| Cookie Name | Duration | Description |
googlesitekit_auth_nonce | 15 minutes | A detailed description of this cookie is currently not available. |
g_state | 6 months | A detailed description of this cookie is currently not available. |
_clck | 1 year | Used by Microsoft Clarity to retain the visitor ID and settings associated with the website so that future visits map to the same user ID. |
_clsk | 1 day | Used by Microsoft Clarity to store and combine page views by a user into a single session recording. |
_ga | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days | Used by Google Analytics to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize visitors. |
_ga_* | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days | Used by Google Analytics to store and count page views. |
MR | 7 days | Used by Bing for analytical data collection purposes. |
SM | Session | Associated with Microsoft Clarity, used to synchronize the MUID token across Microsoft domains. |
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help understand and analyze key website performance metrics, helping to improve user experience.
| Cookie Name | Duration | Description |
SRM_B | 1 year, 24 days | Used by Microsoft Advertising as a unique visitor identifier. |
Advertisement Cookies
Advertising cookies help deliver personalized advertisements based on pages previously visited and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Duration | Description |
MUID | 1 year, 24 days | Used by Bing to distinguish browsers visiting Microsoft sites. Used for advertising, site analytics, and other operational purposes. |
ANONCHK | 10 minutes | Used by Bing to store a session ID and validate clicks on ads in Bing search, supporting reporting and personalization. |
Managing Cookie Settings
Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” button. This will reopen the consent management interface, allowing you to update your choices or withdraw your previously given consent.
You can also block and delete cookies through your browser settings. You can find instructions for individual browsers via the links below:
- Google Chrome – Clear cookies and cache
- Safari – Manage cookies and website data
- Mozilla Firefox – Clear cookies and site data
- Microsoft Edge – Delete cookies
If you use another browser, please check its official support documentation for how to adjust your settings.