In this policy we use the term “cookies” to refer to cookies and other similar technologies covered by the EU Directive on privacy in electronic communications.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small piece of data that a website asks your browser to store on your computer or mobile device. The cookie allows the website to “remember” your actions or preferences over time.
Most Internet browsers support cookies; however, users can set their browsers to decline certain types of cookies or specific cookies. Further, users can delete cookies at any time.
Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies to help us learn how you interact with our content and to improve your experience when visiting our website. We use cookies with geolocation tracking in order to better understand how effective our marketing efforts are.
What types of cookies do we use?
Session Cookies: “User input cookies” are used to keep track of a user’s input when submitting online data. We also use session cookies to provide information you’ve requested through an action, such as clicking a button or filling out a form. Session cookies always expire after the browsing session is over.
Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies help websites remember your information, browsing history, and settings when you visit them again. These remain on your device unless deleted manually or automatically after a retention period.
How are third-party cookies used?
For some functions within our website we use third-party suppliers — for example, embedded videos from Vimeo or YouTube. These may contain third-party cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their policies on their own websites.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies are used to better understand and optimize your experience, such as the pages visited or the length of time spent on a page. The cookies used for analytics are detailed below:
| Cookie Name | Default Expiration Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| __utma | 2 years | Used to distinguish users and sessions. Updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmt | 10 minutes | Used to throttle request rate. |
| __utmb | 30 minutes | Determines new sessions or visits and updates each time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmc | End of session | Set for compatibility with older versions of Analytics. |
| __utmz | 6 months | Stores the traffic source or campaign explaining how the user reached your site. |
| _ga | 2 years | Used to distinguish users. |
| _gid | 24 hours | Used to distinguish users. |
| _gat | 1 minute | Used to throttle request rate. Named _dc_gtm_<property-id> when using Tag Manager. |
| AMP_TOKEN | 30 sec – 1 year | Contains a token to retrieve a Client ID from AMP Client ID service. |
| _gac_<property-id> | 90 days | Contains campaign-related information for users linked with Google Ads. |
Last updated: November 2025