Cookies in plain English
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on, or read from, your browser or device when you use a website. Where they are used, they can help a website recognise a browser, retain certain choices, and understand whether requested features are working as intended. A cookie does not automatically identify you by name; it is a browser-based tool that can hold or connect limited information needed for a particular website purpose.
Related technologies may perform similar functions. These can include local storage, pixels, or other comparable browser-based tools, depending on the way a website is built and the services a visitor chooses to use. In this policy, we use the word “cookies” as a convenient collective term for cookies and similar technologies where that makes the explanation easier to follow.